Thirteen Injured in Chicago South Side Mass Shooting
At least 13 people were injured, including two critically, during a drive-by mass shooting on Chicago’s South Side late Friday night, June 19, 2026. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. in the 200 block of West 95th Street in the Princeton Park neighborhood during a Juneteenth celebration. Police reported that shooters inside an SUV opened fire on a crowd gathered in the area before fleeing.
Drive-By Shootout Details
According to investigators, the mass shooting took place as a large crowd gathered on West 95th Street to participate in a holiday block party. Witnesses and surveillance footage indicate that a red SUV pulled up alongside the gathering. Two individuals inside the vehicle immediately opened fire on the crowd, unleashing a rapid barrage of bullets before the vehicle sped away.
The sudden gunfire triggered widespread panic as bystanders scrambled for cover behind parked vehicles and nearby structures. Chicago Police Department officers responding to the scene discovered a chaotic environment with multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Forensic technicians subsequently documented the scene, placing more than 100 evidence markers to locate spent bullet casings scattered across the roadway.
Victim Demographics and Medical Status
The shooting left a total of 13 people injured, with victims ranging in age from 17 to 47 years old. The casualty list compiled by police includes eight men, four women, and one teenage boy. Paramedics and responding officers transported several of the wounded to local hospitals, while others self-transported to emergency departments.
Two of the victims remain in critical condition due to the severity of their gunshot wounds. A 17-year-old boy who suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh and a 26-year-old man shot in the body are both receiving intensive care. The remaining ten gunshot victims are reportedly in stable or good condition at various regional medical facilities, while a thirteenth victim who suffered minor injuries refused medical treatment.
Investigation and Police Progress
Area Two Detectives are leading the active investigation into the mass shooting. As of June 20, 2026, no suspects have been taken into custody, and police have not released any physical descriptions of the shooters or detailed a potential motive. Forensic teams are analyzing the ballistics evidence recovered from West 95th Street to determine if the weapons used are linked to other local offenses.
Investigators are also canvassing the Princeton Park area to retrieve additional security camera footage from local businesses and residences. They are appealing to any individuals who attended the block party to share personal mobile phone videos that may have captured the suspects’ vehicle. The Chicago Police Department has asked tipsters to submit any information through their anonymous online portal.
Political Response and Holiday Weekend Violence
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the shooting on Saturday during a local rally, describing the incident as heartbreaking. Johnson emphasized that his administration is working extensively to coordinate efforts aimed at removing illegal firearms from the city’s streets. He reiterated that city officials will continue to deploy resources to hold those responsible for the violence accountable.
The mass shooting in Princeton Park marked a violent start to the holiday weekend across the city. By Saturday afternoon, Chicago police had reported at least 24 people shot, four of them fatally, in various incidents citywide. Local community groups and street pastors have expressed deep sorrow over the outbreak of violence during what was intended to be a weekend of celebration.
