Crime & Safety

3 Shot In Back Of The Yards, Chicago Fire Officials Say

CFD would not confirm the victims' ages, genders or give any information about their conditions.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: May 6, 2026

Three people were shot in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, fire officials confirmed.

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The shooting happened in the 5000 block of S. Wood Street. Chicago fire sources confirmed three people had been transported from the scene with gunshot wounds.

CFD would not confirm the victims' ages, genders or give any information about their conditions.

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