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3 killed in Chicago shooting; no arrests made

Police say three people, including a 16-year-old, died after they were shot on Chicago's South Side.

The trio, which also included a 23-year-old and a 27-year-old, were gunned down on Wednesday night in a courtyard in the city's South Shore neighborhood after several gunmen opened fire.

The 23-year-old died at the scene while the 27-year-old and 16-year-old died later at hospitals.

Police say no one is in custody.

A fourth man was killed in a separate shooting later in the evening.

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