3 dead, 1 injured after shooting inside South Side residence

CHICAGO — Three people are dead, including a 14-year-old boy, and a fourth is injured after a shooting inside a residence on the city’s South Side on Sunday evening.

According to Chicago police, the shooting unfolded in the 8000 block of South Vincennes Avenue, just after 7:30 p.m.

Police say the four victims were inside a residence in the area when two people entered and opened fire. 

A 14-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to his back and was pronounced dead on the scene. 

A 36-year-old man, who suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, and a 20-year-old man, who suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen, were both taken to the hospital where they were later pronounced dead.

A fourth victim, a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital in fair condition. 

Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police say an investigation is now underway. 

Authorities have not yet identified any of the victims. 

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Two Detectives at 312-747-8273 or dial 911. 

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip for police at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.