CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least five people were shot Friday night in the Loop, according to a Chicago alderman.

There was a large Chicago police presence on State Street, where at least two people were shot, sources said.

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There were reports of gunfire right outside ABC7's State Street studios.

ABC7 crews saw people down on the ground in the street, but their conditions were unknown, and ABC7 heard the gunshots from the newsroom.

Chicago police are investigating. Sources confirmed at least two people were shot on State Street.

The shooting happened during a very busy night downtown, after the city held its official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony .

Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward posted the following to social media late F

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