Four teenagers were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. A judge ordered Steven Montano, 18, to be held without bail at a Friday hearing as he faces a murder charge in the slaying of officer Andrs Mauricio Vsquez Lasso. East High School students are walking out of class Friday to demand an end to gun violence following the shooting death of one of their classmates. The teens were in the patio area of the shop in the 4300 block of West Addison Street when a dark-colored SUV drove by and someone inside opened fire around 2:45 p.m., according to Deputy Police Chief Roberto Nieves. The shooting took place on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Chicago police work the scene where 4 teens were shot in a drive-by outside Schurz High School in the 4300 block of West Addison Street in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. He was listed in critical condition. A 17-year-old had a graze wound to his leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. While no gun was found, community members told Block Club fights were on the rise at and near the school. CHICAGO (AP) Four teenagers were injured one critically in a drive-by shooting Wednesday afternoon near a high school on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said. Witnesses said the victims, all teens, were near an ice cream shop. This is a pretty good area. There was an increase in police patrol for school drop off Thursday morning and there will continue to be in afternoon. "Please know that we are . The Fire Department says four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School at Addison Street and Milwaukee Avenue. The SUV then fled eastbound on Addison. Police are seeking surveillance footage of that vehicle, and have canvassed nearby businesses to obtain more footage to aid in the investigation. Some of the kids might be tall or have mustaches, but they are still babies, she said. Parents said the CTA was discussed and the safety of students while waiting for the bus. We hope the school has security so this doesnt happen inside, Chavez said in Spanish. Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon. One student who was in class and heard gunfire said it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. According to Total Traffic, westbound Addison is closed between Tripp Avenue and Kilbourn Avenue due to police activity in the area. All Rights Reserved. Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of Chicagos diverse neighborhoods. Four teenagers were injured in the shooting on the patio of the La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop across the street from the school at Milwaukee Avenue and Addison Street. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources. Some parents said they were happy to meet with school leaders, calling it productive. their two deaths rocking the school community, 2 Chicago men charged in Douglas Park murder, Lightfoot loses re-election bid, this is the date she will leave office, Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Chicago, Doctors warn of stomach bugs spreading across Midwest, Police investigate 4 smash-and-grabs in Chicago suburb, Man found shot to death in North Side home: police, Police Chase: Gunman waits for kids to cross street near Lakewood; Opens fire at several different locations, Chicago weather: Slushy, stormy conditions take hold Friday, Replay Lincoln Park transforms into iconic 'Paddy's Pub', John Catanzara re-elected as FOP president. LIVE: Chicago police update after 4 shot near Schurz High School 17,648 views Streamed live on Aug 24, 2022 205 Dislike Share Save ABC 7 Chicago 307K subscribers FULL STORY:. Five minutes after being told to remain in their classrooms, the students said they realized it was more serious. Our hearts are with their friends, families and the Schurz school community in the wake of this unimaginable trauma. The school is offering some mental health resources for students suffering from the trauma of this shooting. They have everybody safe.. Now she wants him to transfer. Police said two 15-year-old boys were shot. The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report. Four teens were shot in a drive-by attack outside an ice cream shop across the street from Schurz High School on the Northwest Side Wednesday afternoon, according to Chicago police. All four victims were students at Chicago Public Schools, but it is unclear whether they were all students at Schurz. According to Chicago fire officials, at least four people were shot near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. Chicago Police on Wednesday vowed to ramp up their presence around the school. At the time of the shooting, some of the students had been dismissed, but most were still inside the school. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). It happened outside outside La Michoacana ice cream shop across the street from Carl. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago fire officials said four people were shot near Carl Schurz High School in Irving Park Wednesday. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves said Wednesday. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Area 5 detectives. The best thing for the school would be to remove it.. Meanwhile, the Albany Park (17th) police district will have enhanced patrols both arrival and dismissal times at Schurz beginning on Thursday morning, Nieves said. Our No. This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. Another 15-year-old boy was shot in the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition. Imagine, we are just starting school and this has already started, one is already afraid, the mother said. A line of kids jutted out from the main door as they waited to go inside. Detectives and officers are investigating in the area, and are seeking video and any other type of evidence, Nieves said. Vianni said she was worried about her dad, who again, happened to be waiting just steps from the shooting. A second 15-year-old boy was taken to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back, police said. "This is very upsetting, and we understand it. because I knew he was outside already," she said, "so I was like, 'Dad, stay in the car! The CPS Crisis team and Schurz staff will be available to any students who may need additional support. In 2019, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed when a gunman standing on a corner near the school shot at his car. His classmate Kentrell McNeal, also 15, was fatally shot hours later in Hyde Park, with their two deaths rocking the school community for months. Wednesday was the third day of the new CPS school year, and Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened just prior to the schools dismissal bell, according to an emailed statement from Chicago Public Schools. Schurz, at the corner of Milwaukee and Addison, went on lockdown when the shooting happened "just prior to the school's dismissal bell," according to an emailed statement from Chicago Public . Lopez said he provided aid to the victim and called 911. It was not immediately certain whether the victims attend Schurz, said Chicago Police Area Five Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves. That's about it," said Jose Villanueva, who added he heard "roughly three" shots. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek . Police still have not made any arrests in this shooting or provided any details about the black SUV which they say fled from the scene. Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park. They are also speaking to people nearby. Then he learned it was his soccer teammate, 16-year-old Luis Garcia. Police said two of the victims are Chicago Public Schools students and a third is enrolled at an alternative school. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said last week the district needs help from other city agencies to deal with mental health and gun violence woes hurting students. According to Chicago police, one of the victims was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, while two others were hospitalized in serious condition. We are very upset with it ourselves," Nieves said. CPS and CPD will be providing additional safety supports to our school this week, and many members of our community may be aware of this incident. Around 4 p.m., the lockdown ended and students left the school to be reunited with their parents. "I just wanted to see what they were gonna say; I mean, what can you really do," said Theresa Rios, grandparent of two students. Schurz Fields Special Olympics Unified Basketball Team Schurz Acadec Team Advances to City Finals! "Once I heard the shots, I just tried to get down, told my wife to do the same thing," said Jose Villanueva, who was waiting for his niece outside of Schurz High School. A 16-year-old East High School student who was shot outside the Denver school 2 weeks ago has died, the Denver Police Department confirmed Wednesday. Four teenage boys were injured in the broad-daylight shooting on the patio of an ice cream shop outside the Northwest Side school, and one was left in critical condition. Police say that patrols will be enhanced during arrival and dismissal times at the school beginning on Thursday. Thursday couldnt be business as usual, said Juliet De Jesus Alejandre, director of the Palenque LSNA neighborhood group that organized the show of support. Our number one priority is the safety of our kids," said Dep. / CBS Chicago. Information about where, if anywhere, the 18-year-old attended school was not immediately learned. Four teen boys were near the patio of a local business when someone in a dark SUV car drove up to the group on Addison and fired shots Nieves said. Thanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Baker worried about his friends. No one is in custody. But the next step is to figure out how to better protect kids away from schools, she said. Police said a 15-year-old boy was struck in the face and neck and taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in critical condition. Officials confirm that two of the four victims are Chicago Public Schools students, but couldnt disclose whether they attend Schurz. A 17-year-old suffered a graze wound to the leg and was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition. Our No. Two Chicago Police officers walk away from Schurz High School while a detective walks to the school after 4 teens were shot in a drive-by outside the high school in the 4300 block of West Addison Street in the Old Irving Park neighborhood, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Schurz High School interim principal Heidy Moran sent a letter to families - saying shots had been fired across the street, but not indicating that students were shot. According to Chicago fire officials, three juveniles and one adult were shot at the business near Schurz High School, located near the intersection of Milwaukee and Addison. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. They just want to feel loved and supported and not judged, De Jesus Alejandre said. "I heard about seven or eight shots, and the car just took off. "As soon as I parked here, I heard the shots. Indicates that a Newsmaker/Newsmakers was/were physically present to report the article from some/all of the location(s) it concerns. We will communicate any additional information with the school community. The students seemed somber and nervous as they walked by the ice cream shop where the shooting happened and past two flashing-blue police cars into the school, De Jesus Alejandre said. Be careful!'". A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and was taken to Lurie Childrens Hospital, Chicago police said.