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Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, will be giving a deposition in a lawsuit linked to a shooting that occurred during a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field in August 2023, following a ruling by a Cook County judge on Friday, as reported by various sources.
This shooting remains somewhat of a mystery nearly two years later.
Jerry Reinsdorf, Chairman of the Chicago White Sox, participated in an event recognizing former player Harold Baines for his recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame before a game against the Oakland Athletics on August 11, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
In the incident, a 42-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her leg, while a 26-year-old woman received a graze wound to her abdomen but declined medical assistance. The 42-year-old subsequently filed a lawsuit in 2024, alleging “negligence and recklessness” on the part of the team.
Social media videos from that time showed frightened patrons fleeing the stadium. Meanwhile, others were waiting for a Vanilla Ice concert scheduled to follow the game, which was ultimately canceled due to “technical issues,” as stated on the scoreboard.
The scoreboard displayed a message that read: “Due to technical issues, tonight’s postgame concert has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.”
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A notice displayed on the main scoreboard at Guaranteed Rate Field announced the cancellation of a 90s concert featuring Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, and Rob Base following a baseball game on August 25, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
It remains unclear how the weapon ended up inside the stadium, as the ballpark prohibits any type of weapon on the premises.
The park’s rules strictly state: “Weapons of any kind, including pepper spray, are not allowed. It is illegal for anyone to enter or attempt to enter the ballpark with a firearm, regardless of permit.”
U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, captured on April 18, 2016. (David Banks/Getty Images)
A fan previously shared with FOX 32 Chicago that they went through a metal detector to enter the stadium.
Despite the shooting, the game continued, and the White Sox lost to the Athletics with a score of 12-4.
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