Chicago Gun Violence Claims Teen's Life, Leaves Another Injured
Two shootings on Friday in Little Village and Streeterville highlight the ongoing crisis of youth-targeted gun violence, with investigations still underway and no suspects in custody.
- A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot multiple times in a drive-by in Little Village on Friday afternoon and later pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Another 15-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to the leg during a shooting in Streeterville on Friday night and was treated at Lurie Children’s Hospital in good condition.
- The Little Village shooting occurred on the 2800 block of South Komensky Avenue, while the Streeterville shooting took place on the 400 block of North Cityfront Plaza Drive.
- Police reported that the Streeterville shooting happened as officers heard gunfire and observed a large group of teens fleeing the area.
- Both incidents remain under investigation, with no suspects identified or arrested, underscoring the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing Chicago’s escalating gun violence.
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