Boy shot in Calumet City

The boy, whose exact age was not disclosed, was wounded in a shooting about 8:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Douglas Avenue, Calumet City police said.

A man died April 8, 2021, after being shot March 25, 2021, in Calumet City.

A boy was shot Oct. 2, 2020, in Calumet City.

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A boy is recovering after being shot Friday in south suburban Calumet City.

The boy, whose exact age was not disclosed, was wounded in a shooting about 8:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Douglas Avenue, Calumet City police said.

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where police said he is recovering.

Police did not respond to a request for further details.

Calumet City detectives are investigating.

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