Triple Shooting In Evanston Leaves 2 Men Dead

EVANSTON, IL — Police are investigating a triple shooting Friday afternoon a block north of Evanston Township High School.

Three men were taken to Evanston Hospital after ambulances were dispatched to the 1800 block of Hovland Court for a report of multiple people shot, according to police.

Two of those shot, a 20-year-old and a 21-year-old, later died at the hospital, while an 18-year-old has been treated and released, according to police. Their identities have not yet been publicly released pending family notifications.

Police said preliminary investigation indicates the shooting was "not a random act."

Images from the scene show evidence markers near the front steps of a brick home. According to a statement from police, the initial investigation suggests that the three gunshot victims, aged 18, 20 and 21, were sitting on the porch of the home when a single gunman walked up and opened fire.

Police said the shooter was described as a man or boy wearing a dark hoodie and gray sweat pants who was last scene running north from the shooting across Emerson Street.

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 administrators announced they had placed all 16 district schools on a soft lockdown through the end of the day, with all doors to remain locked and all students and staff to remain inside the building for the rest of the school day due to the shooting.

"Please anticipate increased police presence in the area near the incident," Assistant Superintendents Andalib Khelghati and Terrance Little said in a message to staff and families, "and remain extra vigilant for unusual or suspicious activities."

UPDATE: Victims Of Evanston Double Homicide Identified