Chicago police say that five people, including a 16-year-old boy who was shot at Millennium Park, are dead and at least 11 others have been hurt in shootings across the city so far this weekend.

The teen was killed near the Cloud Gate statue at Chicago’s Millennium Park on Saturday evening.

According to police, the 16-year-old was struck in the chest by gunfire during a large gathering in the park. He was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Two persons-of-interest were taken to a local police station for questioning, and two weapons were recovered at the scene.

At approximately 7:24 p.m. Friday in the 6900 block of South Ada, a 17-year-old boy was standing near a sidewalk when he was struck by gunfire.

The teen suffered gunshot wounds to his chest and armpit area, and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. He was later pronounced dead, police said.

No suspects are in custody, and detectives are investigating the shooting.

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