Crime
Four People Shot in Early Morning Mass Shooting in Altgeld Gardens Neighborhood
CHICAGO, IL — Just hours after a deadly mass shooting outside the Artis Lounge nightclub downtown, another mass shooting occurred in the Altgeld Gardens community on Chicago’s Far South Side.
The incident took place around 3:17 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in the 600 block of East 133rd Street, near 133rd and Langley.
According to Chicago police, a group of individuals was gathered outside when unknown assailant(s) opened fire, striking four people.
When officers from the 5th District arrived, they located two victims on the scene, while two others had already transported themselves to area hospitals for treatment.
The victims have been identified as follows:
- Victim 1: A 21-year-old male suffered gunshot wounds to the arm and thigh. He was transported by ambulance to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
- Victim 2: A 31-year-old male sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was transported to Christ Medical Center in critical condition.
- Victim 3: A 29-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and self-transported to Christ Medical Center, where she was listed in stable condition.
- Victim 4: A 29-year-old male was shot in the shoulder and self-transported to Roseland Hospital before being transferred to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he is in serious but stable condition.
At this time, no suspect information has been made available, and the motive remains under investigation.
Detectives from Area Two are handling the case and are working to identify the individuals responsible for this violent act.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit tips anonymously to CrimeStoppers.
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. — What was meant to be a night of celebration turned into tragedy when gunfire erupted during Homecoming festivities at Lincoln University, one of the nation’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Saturday evening shooting left one person dead and six others injured, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a weekend of pride and unity.
Officials have identified the deceased victim as 25-year-old Jujuan Jeffers of Wilmington, Delaware, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Authorities confirmed that all six surviving victims—aged between 20 and 25 years old—are expected to recover.
In a Sunday afternoon update, officials named 21-year-old Zecqueous Morgan-Thompson as one of the suspects involved in the shooting.
He is currently being held at the Chester County Prison on $25,000 bail, charged with carrying a firearm without a license, according to court documents.
Authorities emphasized that current evidence does not suggest the suspects attended the event with the intent to carry out a mass shooting.
Instead, investigators believe the violence stemmed from a dispute or altercation that escalated into gunfire.
The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the International Cultural Center, where a tailgate celebration was taking place following Lincoln University’s Homecoming football game.
The area was filled with tents, tables, and students celebrating the evening when chaos suddenly erupted.
“We set this out to be a time to celebrate the legacy of Lincoln University, the first Historically Black HBCU,” said University Police Chief Marc Partee. “Devastated. If there was another word to describe that, one more impactful, I would use it — but devastated is a start.”
Lincoln University officials have announced that classes will be canceled on Monday, October 27, designating the day as one of “healing and reflection.” Plans for a remembrance event honoring Jujuan Jeffers are underway.
Chester County Detectives are leading the investigation, with assistance from the FBI and Pennsylvania State Police.
Authorities strongly believe multiple shooters were involved.
K-9 units are assisting in evidence collection, and forensic teams are processing what remains a large and active crime scene.
Investigators are conducting witness interviews and reviewing extensive surveillance and cellphone video footage.
Anyone with video evidence, no matter how minor it may seem, is urged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI to receive a secure upload link for submission.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office continues to coordinate with local and federal partners to piece together the sequence of events and determine all parties involved.
Officials have assured the community that the investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional verified updates will be released as they become available.