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A 20 years old college of Chicago understudy was shot in woodlawn recently. Just before emergency responders arrived residents on 65th place reported hearing two gun shots and seeing a body lying in the street. The student is expected to be okay according to Chicago police but the violent encounter has some students reminding themselves to be vigilant.

Hkeem and holly Dupart said they were home when they heard shots ring out not long before 10:30 wednesday night on 65th Spot and south stony island road in hyde park.They stated i looked out the window and i saw someone laying there.

According to police an attempted armed robbery occurred during the shooting. According to the CPD he was shot in the groin. Two of the suspects left the scene. I was that way is unbelievably awful and I can not envision what I would do assuming it was myself or one of my companions said graduate understudy Michael entryways. For the sake of your own sanity you do have to somewhat minimize it.

Three graduate students at the university of Chicago told ABC7 that despite the gunfire a few blocks away they feel relatively safe on campus. Seeing buttons for emergency calls makes me feel a little safer. Individuals do watch. You shall see cop vehicles and college police watch so i have a good sense of security said graduate understudy Jun yi kok.

University staff are in contact with the student and their family and will ensure that they have access to the support services and resources they need read a portion of a note that university leaders including the dean of students and the associate vice president for safety and security sent to students the day after the shooting.

Arahi Fletcher a graduate student stated i think generally it just brought to mind that i need to prioritize my own sense of safety when it comes to getting home late at night or walking around in the dark. The current week shooting comes almost one year after Dennis zheng a new alumni of Uchicago was gunned down on 54th Road.

He was reportedly shot in the chest by the suspect and he passed away at the hospital. Police say they have no suspects in guardianship following wednesday shooting yet are requesting that anybody with data call police.

The leaders of Uchicago also sent some advice to students to help them stay safe both on and off campus. They advise students to walk together in groups to pay attention to their surroundings and to avoid being distracted by headphones or cell phones.