Two Custodians Dead in Shooting at Chicago Elementary School
A shooting occurred today at Mark Twain Elementary School in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, resulting in the deaths of two custodians. The incident took place on South Lotus Avenue.
Chicago, IL, August 10, 2026 —
A shooting incident at Mark Twain Elementary School in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood resulted in the deaths of two custodians on Tuesday.
The shooting took place on South Lotus Avenue. Further details regarding the circumstances of the incident, including the identities of the deceased custodians and any potential suspects, were not immediately available.
The Garfield Ridge community and the wider city are grappling with the news of the violence at an educational institution. Investigations into the event are expected to be ongoing.
No additional information was provided about the timeline of the events, the time of day the shooting occurred, or any immediate response from law enforcement or school officials beyond the reporting of the incident itself.
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