Double Shooting at 78th and Essex, Chicago

Summary: A shooting occurred at or near 2508 East 78th Street (78th and Essex) in Chicago, resulting in two male victims, one shot in the chest and the other shot multiple times in the back. Emergency services, including multiple ambulances, were dispatched to the scene. The victims included a 26-year-old and a 14-year-old. A possible suspect, described as a male Black, approximately 5'11", wearing a white tank top, black jeans, and carrying a black book bag and a black handgun, was reported. Weapons were recovered at the scene. The incident prompted a significant police and EMS response.