Chicago mass shooting, Labor Day weekend: Teen among 5 hurt in South Side shooting in the 3600-block of S. Cottage Grove: police

A teenager was critically hurt in a mass shooting during a large gathering on Monday, Chicago police said.

The shooting happened at about 1:05 a.m. in the 3600-block of S. Cottage Grove near Ellis Park, Chicago police said.

Police said officers were at the scene of a large gathering when they heard gunshots.

A total of five people were shot, including a 17-year-old boy, according to police.

CPD said officers recovered four firearms. One person of interest was being questioned by police.

A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times, he was taken to an area hospital in crticial condition

A 36-year-old woman was shot in the left leg; a 33-year-old man was shot in the left arm and left leg; a 26-year-old man was shot in the left leg, and a 33-year-old man was shot in the right leg and right arm. They are expected to be OK.

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