Chicago police investigate shooting at White Sox baseball game

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Chicago Police Investigate Shooting At White Sox Baseball Game
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By Paul McGurk

Two women have been injured in a shooting during a Chicago White Sox baseball game.

Chicago police say a 42-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 26-year-old woman had a graze wound to her abdomen at the Major League Baseball team’s Guaranteed Rate Field stadium.

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The 42-year-old woman is in fair condition at University of Chicago Medical Centre. The 26-year-old woman refused medical attention, according to the police statement.

Chicago police say their information is still preliminary because detectives are investigating.


A sign announces a concert cancellation
A message on the main scoreboard at Guaranteed Rate Field announces the cancellation of a concert that was to feature Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, and Rob Base after the game (AP)

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Officers said in a statement: “Upon receiving notification of this incident, CPD responded immediately and deployed additional resources while coordinating with White Sox security to maintain the safety of those who were in attendance or working at the game.

“At no time was it believed there was an active threat.”

According to the White Sox, investigators are not sure if shots were fired from outside or inside the ballpark.

“While the police continue to investigate, White Sox security confirms that this incident did not involve an altercation of any kind,” the team said in its statement.

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Police outside the stadium
An investigation into the incident is ongoing (Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

“The White Sox are thinking of the victims at this time and wishing them a speedy recovery.”

Major League Baseball did not provide any details, but said it was in contact with the team and Chicago police.

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The announced crowd for the game – a 12-4 loss for the Chicago White Sox against Oakland – was 21,906.

A post-game concert featuring Vanilla Ice, Rob Base and Tone Loc was cancelled because of “technical issues”, according to the team.

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