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17-Year-Old Shot Near Mather High School in Chicago, Prompting Soft Lockdown

The teen was hospitalized in good condition as police investigate the shooting that occurred during school dismissal.

Overview

  • A 17-year-old boy was shot in the arm near Mather High School in Chicago's Arcadia Terrace neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.
  • The shooting occurred just after 3:15 p.m. in the 5900-block of North California Avenue as classes were being dismissed.
  • The victim, who was inside a vehicle when approached and shot, was taken to Evanston Hospital and is reported to be in good condition.
  • Mather High School implemented a soft lockdown immediately after the incident, ensuring all students and staff were safe; no injuries were reported on campus.
  • Area Three detectives are actively investigating the shooting, but no further details have been released at this time.