Crime News Chicago

3-year-old boy dies after shooting in Calumet Heights home

Laroyce Bolden was shot in his face April 22 in the 8800 block of South Euclid Avenue, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Screen_Shot_2022_08_26_at_5.31.26_PM.png

A 3-year-old boy is dead after being shot last week inside a Calumet Heights home on the South Side.

On April 22, Laroyce Bolden was struck in the face about 3:40 p.m. while inside a home in the 8800 block of South Euclid Avenue, Chicago police said.

He was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he later died, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.

No one was in custody.

Next Up In Crime

Man shot, killed in South Shore

Man shot dead at Schiller Park bar

Services set for Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca as off-duty killing ruled line-of-duty death

39-year-old slain in Oak Forest shooting remembered as 'loving father' who'd 'help anyone in need'

14-year-old boy charged with murder in South Loop shooting

2 attempted sexual assaults reported in Lake View

The Latest

White Sox

Ken “Hawk” Harrelson on White Sox: 'It's been ugly and I feel bad for our fans'

Harrelson says he feels bad for chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, too.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Money

Oberweis Dairy says it found two potential buyers following Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Brian Boomsma of Dutch Farms in Pullman and Hoffmann Family of Cos. in Winnetka made two separate offers to buy Oberweis Dairy.

By Amy Yee

Bulls

Bulls guard Coby White finishes second in Most Improved Player voting

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey jumped into the national spotlight this season, becoming an All-Star, leading the 76ers to the playoffs and edging out White for the league award.

By Joe Cowley

Crime

Services set for Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca as off-duty killing ruled line-of-duty death

Funeral services for Huesca will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church at 7740 S. Western Ave. in Chicago, according to the Fraternal Order of Police.

By Tom Schuba

Back in 2020, the Castaways Bar and Grill located on North Avenue Beach was one of the few restaurants to reopen amid the COVID-19 shutdown.

Food and Restaurants

Castaways Beach Club, formerly Castaways Bar & Grill, closed for renovations last summer. A refresh features an updated menu and renovations costing more than $3 million.

By Jessica Ma