CHICAGO — One teenager is dead and two others are injured in separate shootings over the weekend in Chicago.

A fatal shooting happened just after 2 p.m. Sunday in the 11900 block of South State. Police said a 17-year-old and 18-year-old boy were in a parked vehicle attempting to purchase a pair of shoes from a social media marketplace vendor.

According to police, the vendor took the teen’s money, produced a handgun and fired shots, striking both teens.

The 17-year-old was shot in the chest and pronounced dead. The medical examiner has identified him as Jordan Nixon.

The 18-year-old was shot in the right elbow and transported to Christ Hospital in good condition.

The Crete-Monee School District released the following statement about the shooting:

Dear Staff and Families,

It is with great sadness that I provide you with this information. The Crete-Monee School District 201-U has learned that one of our high school students has died after being shot in an apparent robbery in Chicago today, Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Another high school student was also injured during the incident but is in stable condition. This is a truly devastating time for our entire school community. Counselors will be available at our high school throughout the coming week to support students who may need some assistance processing this news. We strongly encourage anyone who needs help to speak with a counselor at any time.

We will share further details on funeral services as they become available. In the meantime, please join us in keeping the student’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Dr. Kara Coglianese
Superintendent

In the most recent shooting involving a teen, police said a 13-year-old boy was near the sidewalk on the 1100 block of E. 67th Street around 8 p.m. Sunday when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.

According to police, someone inside the vehicle opened fire, striking the 13-year-old in the hip. He was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital in fair condition.

No one is in custody in either of these shootings. Police continue to investigate.