Chicago police: 7-year-old wounded when vehicle fired upon
Posted June 01, 2018 7:00 am
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police say a 7-year-old boy was wounded when at least two people fired shots at a vehicle he was riding in with family members.
Police say a bullet fragment struck the child's chin late Thursday in the city's Bucktown neighborhood. He was taken to a hospital in good condition.
Two women and a 24-year-old man who were riding in the vehicle weren't injured. Police say the man is believed to be a gang member.
No arrests were immediately made. The shooting is under investigation.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.