2 killed, 3 critically injured in Chicago home invasion

Police say two folks, described as teenagers carrying ski masks, kicked in a Chicago condominium door and demanded cash earlier than opening hearth.(Supply: WBBM through CNN)

CHICAGO (AP) - Two folks died and three others had been critically injured in a house invasion taking pictures in a Chicago condominium Monday afternoon, authorities mentioned.

The taking pictures occurred about 1:45 p.m. within the South Shore neighborhood, Chicago police and hearth officers mentioned.

A number of suspects fled from the scene and weren't in custody, police mentioned.

Deputy Police Chief Sean Loughran described the incident as a “focused dwelling invasion.”

“It doesn't seem like a random act,” Loughran mentioned throughout a information briefing.

Moreover the 2 individuals killed and pronounced useless on the scene, three had been taken “initially in vital situation” to College of Chicago Hospital, Loughran mentioned.

One of many victims went to a enterprise about half a mile (0.8 kilometers) away for assist, he mentioned.

The ages and genders of the victims weren't instantly obtainable, however apparently no kids had been concerned, Loughran mentioned.