Chicago shooting: 2 girls shot dead, 1 killed, in Belmont Central in the northwest, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) – A 7-year-old girl has died and her 6-year-old sister is “fighting for her life” after being shot on Sunday in Belmont Central, in the northwest of the city, according to Chicago police.

The two girls were in a vehicle parked on the street just before 3 p.m. in the 6200 block of West Grand Avenue when they were both shot, police said.

The 6-year-old sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and right armpit and was transported to Loyola University Medical Center in stable condition.

The 7-year-old was also shot in the chest, but later died in hospital, officials said.

“To say that I am saddened and outraged is an understatement,” said Chicago Police Chief Brian McDermott. “I just hope that every inhabitant of this city is as angry, saddened and outraged as I am right now.

Police said the girls are sisters and do not think they are the intended targets.

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Zone Five detectives are investigating and working to collect any surveillance video in the zone.

A reward of $ 2,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction, community activist Andew Holmes said on Sunday.

“It’s not about the money, it’s just about catching these individuals before they hit and hit another child. Stop killing our children,” Holmes said.

More than 250 children have been gunned down and 32 killed so far this year in Chicago, according to police data.

“Too many young people have lost their lives to the senseless gun violence in Chicago,” McDermott said.

Anyone with information is welcome to contact the police or share tips anonymously with CPDtip.com.