Chicago Post-Prom Party Ends in Mass Shooting, Seven Teens Injured

Seven Teens Injured in Chicago Post-Prom Shooting; Father Pfleger Outraged Chicago, IL – A post-prom party near St. Sabina Church in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood turned tragic early Sunday morning, June 1st, when gunfire erupted, injuring seven teenagers. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 AM at 78th and Troost, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for action to curb gun violence in the city. "I'm just angry. I mean, I'm just so damn angry about it all, and disgusted," stated Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Church, in an interview following the shooting. The church has been a long-time advocate for peace and community initiatives in the area. Witnesses reported hundreds of teens were gathered when occupants of a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee opened fire. "They were here for a party; it got completely out of hand," said one resident who declined to be identified. Police confirmed that some individuals in the crowd also possessed weapons and exchanged gunfire with the occupants of the Jeep. All seven injured teens were transported to area hospitals and are expected to survive. Father Pfleger has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and will host a "Day of Action" at St. Sabina Church to distribute flyers and gather information. The event underscores the ongoing struggle against gun violence in Chicago and the community's determination to find solutions.