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Authorities in Chatham, a small city near Springfield, Illinois, said Tuesday they do not believe a deadly crash into an after-school building that killed four young people was a targeted attack. The tragedy has devastated the local community and prompted statewide expressions of grief and support.
The crash occurred Monday afternoon when a vehicle drove through a field and slammed into a building housing Youth Needing Other Things Outdoors (YNOTO), an organization that provides after-school programs and summer camps. The impact killed three children—two aged 7 and one aged 8—as well as an 18-year-old. Six other children were injured, with one remaining in critical condition.
The driver, who was uninjured, was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Authorities said toxicology results are pending but have not confirmed whether the driver has been arrested or taken into custody. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
"This does not appear to be a targeted incident," police said in a statement during a Tuesday morning update. However, they emphasized that the investigation is ongoing.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed deep sorrow in a statement, calling the incident “horrifying” and offering support to the victims’ families. “My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they’re experiencing – something that no parent should ever have to endure,” Pritzker said.
The tragedy follows a similarly deadly crash in Vancouver, British Columbia, just two days prior, where a car drove into a crowd during a cultural festival, killing 11 people. While there is no connection between the events, both highlight growing concerns about vehicle-related mass casualty incidents.
On Monday evening, emergency vehicles continued to surround the crash site. The Chatham Police Department, in a message posted to social media, called on the community to offer prayers. "A terrible tragedy has occurred here that has affected all of us," the department wrote.
By nightfall, residents began expressing solidarity online, changing their social media profile pictures to display a red ribbon bearing the words “Chatham Strong.” Community support groups and local leaders have pledged resources to help families affected by the tragedy.
Further updates are expected as investigators work to determine the full circumstances behind the deadly incident.
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