[Chicago Tribune] "There were definitely bullets flying," Langford said.Other responding firefighters and ambulances were told to hang back until the shooting stopped, Langford said.
"We have to hold until police get there, it's not safe," Langford said. "They called for help and police responded."
Two men were shot -- one in the head, the other in the chest -- and both taken to Stroger hospital. The ambulance that rolled into the scene was one of two that ended up transporting the men shot.
No fire department personnel were maimed and it didn't appear that anyone was firing toward the ambulances, and the ambulances weren't damaged during the shooting.
Police taped off much of Lake Street west of Homan Avenue toward St. Louis Avenue, including the vacant lots on the north side of Lake Street. Green Line trains rumbled overhead as Sherlocks searched the desolate block for evidence.
People scattered after the shooting and nobody lingered at the scene of the crime. A small crowd could be heard about a block west outside a small bar, partying next to a car.