Six wounded in Humboldt Park mass shooting

Six people were wounded, two critically, when a gunman opened fire on a large outdoor gathering in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood early Sunday, July 26. The shooting occurred around 2:09 a.m. in the 900 block of North Central Park Avenue, near Augusta Boulevard, according to police.

Authorities said an unidentified assailant discharged a firearm into a crowd, striking four men and two women. A 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old man, both shot multiple times, were transported to separate hospitals in critical condition. The other four victims, ranging in age from 33 to 46, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were listed in good condition. Their injuries included gunshot wounds to a finger, thigh, back, foot, and hip.

Police dispatch traffic indicated numerous 911 calls from the area, with one caller reporting hearing up to 30 gunshots. Residents described a scene where more than 100 people had been gathered on the block prior to the violence. One neighbor, who gave only her first name Brianna, said the gathering appeared to be a late-night party with people lingering in groups and listening to music before the sudden gunfire erupted. She described hearing rapid shots...