12-year-old boy shot in Humboldt Park

The boy was hit in both knees and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said.

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A 12-year-old boy was injured in a shooting June 14, 2020, in Humboldt Park.

A 12-year-old boy was injured in a shooting June 14, 2020, in Humboldt Park.

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A 12-year-old boy was injured by gunfire Sunday in Humboldt Park on the West Side.

He was on the sidewalk at 12:43 a.m. when someone fired shots on Division Street, according to Chicago police.

The boy was shot in both knees and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said.

No one is in custody as Area Five detectives investigate.

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