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1-Year-Old Critically Wounded in South Shore Shooting, Police Say

Area Two detectives are investigating with no arrests or suspect details released.

Overview

  • The shooting was reported around 2:08 p.m. Saturday in the 7700 block of South Yates Boulevard in the South Shore neighborhood.
  • Police said the boy suffered a single gunshot wound to his right leg.
  • He was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
  • Chicago police reported no one in custody and no information available on an offender.
  • Authorities said what led up to the shooting was not immediately clear as the investigation continues.