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Eight people were shot, three fatally, Monday afternoon inside a home on Chicago's Southwest Side, Chicago police said.CFD was called to the scene in the 3500-block of West 59th Street in the city's Chicago Lawn neighborhood just after 2:10 p.m. for multiple people shot, officials said.

When police arrived, they found a man who was shot multiple times. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he died.

A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times, and died on the scene. Another man shot multiple times also died on the scene.

A 25-year-old man was shot in the leg, and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition.

A 27-year-old woman was shot in the head, and taken to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.

A 31-year-old man was shot in the abdomen, and took himself to UI Health Hospital, where he is listed in good condition.

A 21-year-old woman was shot in the groin, and took herself to UI Health Hospital, where she is listed in good condition.

A 24-year-old woman was shot multiple times, and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition.

All the victims ranged in age from 20 to 35, CPD said.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting, but neighbors said a large house party was happening when shots were fired.

"You hear music and people coming in and out, like, smoking and with, like, drinks in their hands," said El Towers. "It was, like, over 20 people."

Investigators said this is not the first time police have been called to the house.

"I started hearing shots, very loud shots, maybe a lot of them. I can't recall how many," Towers continued.

Chopper 7 was over the scene about 3 p.m. There was a massive emergency response in the area, and roads appeared to be blocked off.

Chicago police officers were seen going inside a home on West 59th near St. Louis Avenue, and said the investigation is fluid and developing.

"The investigation is continuing with witnesses and interviews are being done and conducted right now," said CPD Deputy Chief Jon Hein.

Community activist Pastor Donovan Price commonly responds to shooting scenes.

He said this one is even more tragic during the holiday season.

While police have not determined a motive or if a suspect was injured in the shooting, neighbors say this violence is only another symptom of the crime that plagues this Southwest Side community.

"It happens a lot, very frequently, so it's just like it's just another day," Towers said.

No one is in custody, and Area One Detectives are investigating.