Chicago police say at least 12 people were shot after SUV pulled up and occupants opened fire on a street crowd

Chicago police said at least 12 people were shot during an attack in a street crowd after an SUV pulled up and people inside began firing, according to a report published Friday, June 20.

In statements reported by WLKY, police said the shooting occurred after two people in the vehicle started shooting at a crowd gathered on a street. The report described multiple victims suffering gunshot wounds, with officers responding to the scene after the shots were fired.

Police characterized the incident as an attack involving an SUV and shooters in the vehicle, but the reported details did not specify the location in Chicago, the ages of the victims, or whether anyone died. Officials also did not provide, in the account reported, the status of victims’ conditions or the number of people who were transported to hospitals.

As officers investigated the scene, police said they were working to identify the individuals involved and determine what led to the shooting. The reported account did not indicate whether arrests had been made as of publication.

The incident comes as law enforcement agencies across the country continue to confront gun violence in public spaces, including crowded street areas where bystanders are at risk. For Kentucky residents, the case is another example of how quickly a firearm attack can spread harm to families and communities beyond state lines.

Public safety investigators typically focus on obtaining witness statements, reviewing surveillance video, and collecting evidence such as shell casings and vehicle information to trace the shooters and the route used to arrive and leave. According to the report, police are treating the situation as an active investigation.

What happens next depends on the results of forensic work and investigative interviews. Police said they will continue efforts to locate and identify those involved, and updates are expected as officers confirm victim counts, determine the circumstances surrounding the attack, and assess whether additional charges will be filed.