On May 2, 2025, three teens were shot at 205 S Hoyne Ave, steps from Bulls College Prep on Chicago’s Near West Side, raising urgent questions about student safety and school accountability.
SubxNews video footage, posted at 5:12 PM on May 2, 2025, captures the grim aftermath: police cordoning off the area, evidence markers scattered, and a community in shock—all within 1,000 feet of the school at 2:45 PM, during school dismissal hours.
Charter School Must Address Triple Shooting Near Bulls College Prep Campus
— SubX.News® (@SubxNews) May 3, 2025
By @drkugler
On May 2, 2025, three teens were shot at 205 S Hoyne Ave, steps from Bulls College Prep on Chicago’s Near West Side, raising urgent questions about student safety and school accountability.… https://t.co/DSoqaz0ggu pic.twitter.com/cr3ntqWzM7
Bulls College Prep expressed sorrow over the incident but stated it occurred off-campus, suggesting it falls outside their responsibility. This stance has sparked debate about the school’s role in ensuring student safety in nearby areas legally designated as “student safety zones.”
The shooting occurred in a student safety zone, as defined by Chicago Municipal Code 8-4-355, which covers areas within 1,000 feet of any school between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM on school days. The victims, later confirmed as Bulls College Prep students were shot roughly an hour after dismissal, prompting concerns about oversight during student transitions.
The Chicago Municipal Code emphasizes enhanced penalties for crimes in student safety zones, reflecting a societal expectation of heightened protection around schools. While the law does not explicitly mandate school responsibilities, it underscores the need for schools like Bulls College Prep to prioritize safe passage to and from campus, particularly in high-risk areas.
Bulls College Prep’s position that the incident is unrelated to their operations has frustrated some community members, who argue schools must play a larger role in addressing safety in these zones. However, schools often face challenges, such as limited resources or unclear legal obligations, which may complicate their ability to extend safety measures beyond campus boundaries.
This incident echoes broader concerns within Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In December 2022, Benito Juarez High School faced scrutiny after a double murder initially described as off-campus was later confirmed to have occurred under a student bridge on school grounds. One victim was a Bulls College Prep student. In both cases, school officials emphasized the incidents were not their responsibility, leaving families and communities seeking answers.
The Near West Side, where the shooting occurred, is a gentrifying area with rising property values—homes like 2150 W Monroe St are listed for $2.195 million—yet violence persists. Schools like Bulls College Prep, a charter within the Noble Schools network, have a moral and practical obligation to collaborate with communities and CPS to address safety in student safety zones.
All three victims are recovering at Stroger Hospital. The mother of 16-year-old Cameron King, who underwent surgery, told ABC News her son was walking with classmates after school when an unknown shooter opened fire across from the Bulls College Prep campus.
Chicago Police Communication (May 2, 2025, 4:13 PM CDT):
Three victims—a 16-year-old male (gunshot wound to lower back, serious condition), a 15-year-old female (gunshot wound to left leg, good condition), and a 15-year-old male (gunshot wound to right leg, good condition)—were shot on the sidewalk at 205 S Hoyne Ave by an unknown offender. No suspect is in custody. Area Three Detectives are investigating. (www.chicagopolice.org)
How can Bulls College Prep, CPS, and the community work together to prevent future incidents in student safety zones?
Review the SubxNews video, examine the evidence, and engage with school and district leaders to demand collaborative solutions.
References:
3 shot 205 S Hoyne (3:37 PM, 2 May 2025) @SPOTNEWSonIG https://x.com/SPOTNEWSonIG/status/1918404529403408675
After school shooting on the westside (5:12 PM, 2 May 2025) https://x.com/SubxNews/status/1918428505747968367
Chicago shooting injures 3 teens on South Hoyne Avenue (10:39 PM, 2 May 2025) ABC7 Chicago https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-injures-3-teens-1-south-hoyne-avenue-west-side-cpd-live/16305356/
A shooting near a Chicago high school killed two teens (Dec 16, 2022) Chalkbeat Chicago https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2022/12/16/23513654/chicago-public-schools-shooting-benito-juarez-gun-violence-mental-health/
46 years for teen who killed 2 students at Benito Juarez High School (Jun 18, 2024) Chicago Sun-Times https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/06/18/46-years-teen-killed-2-students-benito-juarez-high-school
Chicago Municipal Code 8-4-355 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2643823
Chicago Bulls College Prep, 2040 W Adams St (1,000-foot radius map) https://www.mapdevelopers.com/draw-circle-tool.php?circles=%5B%5B304.8%2C41.8790667%2C-87.6783863%2C%22%23AAAAAA%22%2C%22%23000000%22%2C0.4%5D%5D
$2,195,000, 2150 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2150-W-Monroe-St-Chicago-IL-60612/3874559_zpid/
$440,000, 204 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL (Last Sold Jun 11, 2018, Redfin Estimate $728,784) https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/204-S-Hoyne-Ave-60612/home/14089154
Chicago Bulls College Prep https://nobleschools.org/bulls/
