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id: 9da03de125
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 11:16 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 12:09 CST
status: developing
outlets: 2
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# Shooting reported in Back of the Yards; one hospitalized

Initial reports of shots in the 5400 block of South Hermitage came in before 10:30 a.m. Monday, and fire officials said one person was taken to a hospital.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-police-back-of-the-yards/), 2026-11-09 11:16 CST: Chicago police reportedly open fire in Back of the Yards; 1 taken to hospital, fire officials say
- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/large-cpd-response-south-hermitage-avenue-back-yards-chicago-live/20026780/), 2026-11-09 12:09 CST: Shooting reported on South Side; 1 taken to hospital, sparking CPD response | LIVE

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