Teen boy shot in Bronzeville

The 16-year-old was struck in the leg and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where his condition was stabilized, police said.

Six people were shot, two fatally, Jan. 21, 2021 in Chicago.

A 16-year-old boy was shot Aug. 15, 2020, in Bronzeville.

Sun-Times file photo

A teenage boy was shot Saturday in Bronzeville on the South Side.

Several people got out of a dark-colored vehicle about 10 p.m. and shot the 16-year-old as he stood outside in the 500 block of East 47th Street, Chicago police said.

The teen was struck in the leg and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where his condition was stabilized, police said.

No one is in custody as Area One detectives investigate.

Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.

The Latest
Taking away guns from people served with domestic violence orders of protection would be a lot of work. “There aren’t enough sworn officers to carry out what’s being asked here,” Pritzker said.
Previously struggling to keep its doors open, the Buena Park establishment received a boost from the popular TikToker.
Bagent also said the negative publicity about teammate Caleb Williams leading to the draft has turned out to be “completely false.”
Deputy Sean Grayson has been fired and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Massey, who had called 911 to report a possible prowler. He has pleaded not guilty. The family says the Department of Justice is investigating.
Here’s how Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Convention are embracing Charli XCX’s social media post that sparked a cultural movement.