Chicago police reported a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field during Friday night’s White Sox game that injured two women in the outfield seating area.
A police spokesperson on social media said the department would provide information on a “shooting incident,” and that press releases was made available early Saturday.
“This evening during the Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics game at Guaranteed Rate Field, a 42-year-old female victim sustained one gunshot wound to the leg. A 26-year-old female victim also sustained a graze wound to the abdomen,” the statement read. “The 42-year-old female was transported to University of Chicago Medical Center where she is listed in fair condition. The 26-year-old female refused medical attention.”
Police said they responded and coordinated with White Sox security but did not believe the situation presented an “active threat.”
“This information is still preliminary as Area One Detectives are investigating,” the statement read. “We are asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact Area One Detective Division at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip through CPDTIP.com”
A spectator, Greg Mika, said he was seated in the left centerfield stands about four rows behind a young woman who received medical treatment to her leg below the knee and watched her walk away while speaking with medics.
The incident had occurred by the game’s third inning, he said, but fans were not asked to leave. He said authorities did clear out several rows in front of and behind where the woman had been seated.
The game was not interrupted despite the incident taking place yards from the outfield and the White Sox bullpen. The Sox lost to the Oakland A’s 12-4.
Mika, of the southwest suburbs, and his friends were unclear what happened to the woman. Despite speculation that she may have been injured from a bullet, Mika said his sense of safety at the game was not shaken. “No, not really,” he said, “because we’re not really sure what happened. We’re just hearing speculation.”
A scheduled postgame concert was canceled, according to an announcement posted on the stadium’s video scoreboard. “Due to technical issues, tonight’s postgame concert has been canceled,” it said, as fans booed.
The concert was billed as the “I Love the 90s Tour” and was to feature Vanilla Ice, Rob Base and Tone Loc.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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