Current:Home > ScamsPolice investigating apparent shooting at Chicago White Sox game -Zenith Profit Hub
Police investigating apparent shooting at Chicago White Sox game
Will Sage Astor View
Date:2025-04-09 14:35:27
Police are continuing to investigate what they termed a "shooting incident" at the Chicago White Sox's Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday night after one woman sustained a gunshot wound and another was grazed during the team's game against the Oakland Athletics.
The Chicago Police Department released some preliminary information early Saturday morning, saying "a 42-year-old female victim sustained one gun-shot wound to the leg" and "a 26-year-old female victim also sustained a graze wound to the abdomen."
Police said the 42-year-old was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was in fair condition. The 26-year-old "refused medical attention," police said.
In a statement, the White Sox said it "is unclear to investigators whether the shots were fired from outside or inside the ballpark and that their security confirmed that the incident "did not involve an altercation of any kind."
"The White Sox are thinking of the victims at this time and wishing them a speedy recovery," the team said.
FOLLOW THE MONEY: MLB player salaries and payrolls for every major league team
It's still unclear as to when the shooting may have taken place. The CPD — which initially announced a press conference for 10:45 p.m. local with the department's Chief of Patrol and a White Sox representative before saying it would release a written statement — said Area One Detectives are still investigating. Videos from inside the ballpark appear to show security cordoning off part of a section in the left field bleachers.
"At no time was it believed there was an active threat," the police said in their statement.
"Upon receiving notification of this incident, CPD responded immediately and deployed additional resources while coordinating with White Sox security to maintain the safety of those who were in attendance or working at the game," the police said.
The announced attendance for Friday's game was 21,906.
Vanilla Ice, Rob Base and Tone Loc were scheduled to perform a postgame concert, but the White Sox announced on the scoreboard that the concert was canceled due to "technical difficulties."
Contributing: Associated Press
veryGood! (6)
Related
- John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
- Aerial images, video show aftermath of Baltimore bridge collapse
- How to watch surprise 5th episode of 'Quiet on Set' featuring Drake Bell and other stars
- Reseeding the Sweet 16: March Madness power rankings of the teams left in NCAA Tournament
- Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
- Travelers through Maine’s biggest airport can now fly to the moon. Or, at least, a chunk of it
- Meta ban on Arabic word used to praise violence limits free speech, Oversight Board says
- Georgia senators again push conservative aims for schools
- Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
- Tiny, endangered fish hinders California River water conservation plan
Ranking
- The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
- Judge tosses out X lawsuit against hate-speech researchers, saying Elon Musk tried to punish critics
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of ‘military force’
- Los Angeles Rams signing cornerback Tre'Davious White, a two-time Pro Bowler
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Cases settled: 2 ex-officials of veterans home where 76 died in the pandemic avoid jail time
- Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Good Friday 2024? Here's what to know
- Aerial images, video show aftermath of Baltimore bridge collapse
Recommendation
Jamie Foxx reps say actor was hit in face by a glass at birthday dinner, needed stitches
Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction should be paid for by federal government, Biden says
Ex-Rhode Island official pays $5,000 to settle ethics fine
Trial date set in August for ex-elected official accused of killing Las Vegas journalist
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Shakira to play New York pop-up show in Times Square. Here's what you need to know.
Who owns the ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore?
Aerial images, video show aftermath of Baltimore bridge collapse