Seven family members were shot, five fatally, in what officials described as a "targeted mass shooting" in Illinois on Sunday.Two teenage suspects — both 16 — were taken into custody in connection with the shootings, Illinois State Police announced at a press briefing.Charges have not yet been filed against the suspects.GUNFIRE SHATTERS TORONTO LATIN STREET FESTIVAL, LEAVING AT LEAST 2 DEAD AND MULTIPLE WOUNDEDTwo teenage suspects were taken into custody in connection with the shootings, authorities said.(Illinois State Police)Police said there were shootings at multiple locations in East St.
Louis, Illinois, including at 39th and Summit, the Gompers public housing project and Jones Park.Five people were killed while two others were transported to a hospital with serious injuries.CHICAGO OFFICERS WOUNDED IN TRAFFIC STOP SHOOTOUT AS HOLIDAY WEEKEND LEAVES 3 DEAD, 16 INJUREDPolice said there were shootings at multiple locations in East St.Louis, Illinois.
(Getty Images)"I just want to say these alleged acts of horrific violence, taking this number of lives here in this community — it's terrible, it's evil, but it will not keep this city down," police said.Officials further called the incident a "terrible, terrible act of violence."Officials called the incident a "terrible, terrible act of violence." (Illinois State Police)CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPPolice said there was no known threat to the public.The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News.You understand that you can opt-out at any time.Subscribed You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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