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CHICAGO (WLS) — A significant police presence has been noted on Chicago’s Near West Side following reports of at least two shootings on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Chicago fire officials, one of the incidents involved a deadly shooting at 1100 S. Wood St., taking place in a parking facility associated with the University of Illinois.
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Authorities are currently investigating the situation on the third floor of the Wood Street Parking Structure.
The parking garage remains operational except for its third level, which is closed off during the investigation.
Chicago Fire Department representatives indicated they are unable to provide the exact number of individuals affected at this time.
Nearby, in the 2300-block of West Roosevelt Road, three men were inside a vehicle about 1:20 p.m., when three armed male suspects approached them, CPD said.
They fired shots into the vehicle, police said.
During the shooting, the vehicle caught fire, CPD said.
A 35-year-old man was shot and pronounced dead on the scene, and a 48-year-old man was shot and pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
A 44-year-old man was shot and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said.
Chopper 7 was over the scene in a Tri-Taylor White Castle parking lot about 3 p.m.
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Police tape blocked off the parking lot of the restaurant, located at 2356 Roosevelt Road.
A vehicle in the parking lot appeared to be charred, and its windows were shattered.
UIC students and staff were asked to stay away from campus amid the police activity Tuesday.
UIC officials said no threat exists to the campus as of about 3 p.m.
Those on campus are asked to follow instructions from officials, and those off campus are asked to stay away.
Some roads appeared to be closed near the campus and around the White Castle.
No. 12 Roosevelt CTA buses are temporarily rerouted in both directions due to police activity near Roosevelt Road and Western Avenue in the area.
Westbound buses will operate via Roosevelt, Damen, Taylor, Western, then resume their normal route on Roosevelt.
Eastbound buses will operate via Roosevelt, Western, Taylor, Ogden, then resume normal route.
It’s not immediately clear if the shootings are connected.
This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
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