Login or Register
Welcome , Settings |  Logout
Tags: US | Concert | Shooting

Police: 8 Teens Shot While Leaving Indiana Concert

Sunday, 07 Mar 2010 08:51 AM

 

Share:
More . . .
A    A   |
   Email Us   |
   Print   |

Authorities say eight teenage boys were shot while leaving a Gary, Ind., skating rink where they were attending a concert.

Police Cpl. Gabrielle King says "chaos broke loose" when a fight erupted Friday night event at World of Skates. Police say the shooting started in the parking lot.

The victims were taken to three area hospitals, where some remained Saturday. Police say they ranged in age from 14 to 18, with wounds in the legs, wrist, stomach or back. King said injuries weren't believed to be life-threatening.

King said Saturday evening no arrests had been made. A message seeking comment was left at World of Skates.

King said the wounded weren't clear on what prompted the shooting.

Gary is 30 miles southeast of Chicago.

© Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Share:
More . . .
   Email Us   |
   Print   |
Around the Web
Join the Newsmax community.
Register to share your comments with the community. Already a member? Login
Note: Comments from readers do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of Newsmax Media. While we attempt to review comments, if you see an inappropriate comment you can block it by rolling over the comment, clicking the down arrow and selecting "Flag As Inappropriate."
blog comments powered by Disqus
 
Email:
Country
Zip Code:
 
Hot Topics
Top Stories
Around the Web
You May Also Like

Rove: Fox Reporter 'Picked Out' by Justice Department

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 19:50 PM

The Justice Department picked out James Rosen and tried to make an example of him, GOP strategist Karl Rove tells News . . .

Officials: All Accounted for After Okla. Tornado

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 18:46 PM

Authorities have now accounted for the last six people all of them adults who were believed to still be missing afte . . .

Public Interest Law Chief: New Safeguards Needed to Protect Media

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 17:02 PM

New laws are needed to protect the media from unwarranted scrutiny by the Justice Department, according the American Cen . . .

 
 
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
©  Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved