3 injured in drive-by shooting at community center in Blue Island
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. — An investigation is underway in the South Suburbs on Friday afternoon after a drive-by shooting at a community center.
The shooting unfolded around 3:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Blue Island Worship & Community Center in the 2900 block of West 127th Street, according to Blue Island city officials.
Officers say at the time of the shooting, the community center had been rented out for repast service.
Police believe that multiple gunmen opened fire on the facility, but a person inside the building who had a concealed carry permit then returned fire.
Officers say one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition and two others suffered minor injuries.
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It is currently unclear if they were attendees of the funeral or the individuals who opened fire.
WGN-TV had a helicopter over the scene around 4:25 p.m. when several officers were spotted in the area and police tape and evidence markers could be seen.
An investigation into the shooting is ongoing and officers say no arrests have been made.
Due to the incident, 127th is closed between Kedzie and Maple Avenue. It is unclear when the road will reopen.
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