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North Avenue Beach was closed Friday afternoon after shots were fired, police said. So far no injuries have been reported.<\/p>\n
Just before Memorial Day weekend, Friday marked the first day the city’s 22 beaches opened for the summer.<\/p>\n
Officers responded to a shots fired call at 1:26 p.m. at 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive. A minor has been arrested.<\/p>\n
Chicago police officers drive through a park near the Chicago Latin School in response to shots fired at North Avenue Beach Friday afternoon. <\/span>(Provided by the Tribune)<\/p>\n According to police, charges are pending and Area 3 detectives are investigating the incident. The northern section of North Avenue Beach, south of Fullerton Avenue, remained closed Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n Video shared with the Tribune shows a police car speed past a group of children playing outside the Chicago Latin School, which is just southwest of the beach at 59 W. North Blvd.<\/p>\n Mayor Brandon Johnson shared a statement about the shooting on Twitter, saying, “I am aware of the events that took place on North Avenue Beach late this afternoon. I am in contact with our first responders and continue to monitoring and monitoring the situation as the details unfold.”<\/p>\n I am aware of the events that took place on North Avenue Beach late this afternoon. I am in contact with our first responders and continue to monitor and monitor the situation as details develop.<\/p>\n