2 Dead, 2 Injured in Shooting Outside Chicago High School

Two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting outside Benito Juarez High School in Chicago on Dec. 16.Photo: Google Maps

Two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting outside of a high school in Chicago on Dec. 16, authorities said.

No arrests have been made in the deadly incident that happened around dismissal time just before 2 p.m. near Benito Juarez High School in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown said during a Fridaypress conference.

He added that he didn’t have any information about the victims' identities to share because the investigation is still in its beginning stages.

Officials have yet to confirm if all four victims are students at the high school.

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The family of the Chicago Bulls College Prep student told the outlet that he was on his way to meet his friend, Perez, at the school when the rounds were fired.

“He was too young for this to happen to him,” Billegas' sister told ABC 7.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker showed his concern on Twitter: “Schools are the cornerstone of neighborhoods and students deserve to feel safe. Earlier today, senseless gun violence took the lives of two people outside of Benito Juarez High School and injured two more,” he wrote.

“My heart goes out to the family and friends of those who lost their lives today and I pray for a full recovery for those injured. MK and I are thinking of the entire Benito Juarez community. We must put an end to these unspeakable tragedies and rid our communities of gun violence,” he added.

Senator Dick Durbin also reacted to the shooting writing on Twitter, “Progress was made in Congress this year. But w/ gun violence now the leading cause of death for America’s children, we must do more.”

CEO of Chicago Public Schools Pedro Martinez stated at the press conference that CPS is working hard to provide significant support to students and families, including counseling and additional security.

source: people.com