2 killed, 2 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting: police

A person was selling an item on a corner when someone in a red-colored vehicle opened fire, police said.

One person was killed and at least two others were wounded in a shooting Tuesday in West Garfield Park.

Four people were shot, two fatally, May 26, 2020, in West Garfield Park.

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Two men were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Tuesday in West Garfield Park, police said.

A 28-year-old was selling an item on a corner about 3:34 p.m. in the first block of North Hamlin Avenue when someone in a red-colored vehicle opened fire, Chicago police said.

He was hit multiple times and taken to Norwegian American Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Another man, 19, was struck in the shoulder and calf, and taken to Stroger Hospital where he died, police said.

A 19-year-old was hit in the hand and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, while a 32-year-old was shot in the leg and taken to Stroger, police said. They were listed in good condition.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the men as being Joseph Willis and Darryl Greer.

No arrests have been reported. Area Four detectives are investigating.

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