Authorities were reporting multiple victims in an “active shooter” attack in the area of Mercy Hospital on the Near South Side that brought out a large police presence Monday afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to near the hospital, 2525 S. Michigan Ave., about 3:20 p.m.
There were “Reports of multiple victims” in the attack, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet.
Fire officials called an emergency medical services Plan II, sending at least 10 ambulances to the scene, because of an “active shooter” situation, a Fire Department spokesman said.
Authorities were warning people to stay out of the area. Fire crews were at the scene.
Emergency crews were called to near the hospital, 2525 S. Michigan Ave., about 3:20 p.m.
There were “Reports of multiple victims” in the attack, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet.
Fire officials called an emergency medical services Plan II, sending at least 10 ambulances to the scene, because of an “active shooter” situation, a Fire Department spokesman said.
Authorities were warning people to stay out of the area. Fire crews were at the scene.