Noble Schools confirmed on Saturday that 2 of their students were among the four victims in a shooting just outside Benito Juarez Community Academy Friday afternoon that killed 2 teens & wounded 2 others.
Fire officials said police & paramedics responded to a shooting shortly before 3 p.m. at the school where 4 people were discovered with gunshot wounds.
According to police:
*A 14-year-old boy was struck to the head & taken to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead
*A 15-year-old boy was struck to the head & taken to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead
*A 15-year-old girl sustained a graze wound to the thigh & was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
*A 15-year-old boy was struck to the shoulder & thigh & was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
The 15-year-old boy who succumbed to his injuries has been identified as Brandon Perez.
Police said that no suspects were in custody or identified following the shooting.
Chicago Public Schools released the following statement Friday afternoon:
"The safety of our school community is our top priority. This afternoon, we received reports that shots had been fired outside of Benito Juarez High School shortly after dismissal. The Chicago Police Department & paramedics responded quickly to the scene. CPS remains in close contact with CPD & this incident is under investigation. The CPS Office of Safety & Security & other District leadership are working closely with school leadership and staff as well as CPD to gather information and respond to this incident. CPS will keep Benito Juarez families updated as well as the greater community. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy. We are providing crisis team resources to students & staff."
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Source: NBC Chicago
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