Shooting at Chicago-Area Beach Prompts Northwestern University to Order Shelter-in-Place

Northwestern University issued a shelter-in-place order after a shooting incident occurred at Clark Street Beach near its Evanston, Illinois, campus. According to the Evanston Police, three male teenagers were shot around 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, with one victim dying on the spot. Another 15-year-old suffered a minor gunshot wound, while a third teenager was left in critical condition.

The police have clarified that the shooting incident did not happen on Northwestern University’s campus and the victims were not students or affiliated with the school. The suspects were also no longer in the area, prompting the university to lift its shelter-in-place order around 10 p.m. local time.

Details of the Shooting Incident and Its Aftermath

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of students and the community near Northwestern University. Local authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects responsible for the shooting. Meanwhile, the university has extended its support to the affected families and is cooperating with the police in their investigation.

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The emergency near the Evanston Campus has been lifted and is all clear. There is no danger to life safety at this time and no longer a need to shelter in place. Police are confident the suspects are no longer in the area. We thank you again for your cooperation.

— Northwestern (@NorthwesternU) April 13, 2023