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Teen Girl, 16, Critically Wounded in Washington Park Home Shooting

Detectives urge public tips to help determine whether the shot came from inside or outside the home.

Overview

  • Officers responded just before 7 a.m. to the 5600 block of South Michigan Avenue in Washington Park.
  • The 16-year-old was inside the residence when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin.
  • She was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and remains in critical condition.
  • No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate the shooting.
  • Police have not determined the origin of the gunfire and ask anyone with information to submit tips at cpdtip.com.