Crime News Metro/State

Teen shot while driving in West Garfield Park

The 17-year-old was struck in the leg and drove to Mount Sinai Hospital, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

A man who was shot June 2, 2020, in Heart of Chicago died six days later, authorities said. — A teen was wounded in a shooting April 30, 2020, in the 4400 block of West Jackson Boulevard.

A 17-year-old boy was shot Thursday in West Garfield Park on the West Side.

He was driving about 10:15 p.m. on Jackson Boulevard when someone opened fire and struck him in the leg, Chicago police said.

The teen drove himself to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in good condition, police said.

No arrests have been reported.

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