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Thetwo people injured from shots fired at a White Sox baseball gamein Chicago on Friday was the result of the “accidental discharge” of a gun a woman concealed in her “belly fat,” according to a report.
“She reportedly snuck the gun in past metal detectors hiding it in the folds of her belly fat,” continued Kusinski.
During a “high-level” meeting Tuesday, police identified the victims as Chicago Public Schools teachers at Graham Elementary School, reportsABC 7. According to the outlet, the women were at the game to celebrate the end of the first week of classes with their colleagues.
Chicago Interim Police Superintendent Fred Waller said at a press conference on Monday the shooting is still under investigation as they explore “every avenue” and “every lead,” per ABC 7.
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The outlet reported that the shooting occurred during the fourth inning of the White Sox’s home game against the Oakland A’s. Despite the incident, the game continued.
Tom Miller, who was seated a couple of rows behind where the two women were wounded, toldABC 7that he didn’t hear or see what happened.
“It happened just two rows in front of me, and there was no one in front of us. All of a sudden this lady just starts bleeding from the leg,” said Miller.
TheWhite Sox issued a statementon Friday, writing, “We are thinking of the victims at this time and wishing them a speedy recovery."
source: people.com
