A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot on a Friday afternoon in West Ridge. The incident took place around 3 p.m. on the 6300 block of North Rockwell Street, according to initial reports by Chicago police.
A police source said shots were fired from a blue Honda Accord, which then fled the scene. The boy was struck in the neck and is currently receiving treatment at Lurie Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Details regarding whether the boy was the intended target remain uncertain.
Though the boy’s parents were unharmed, they were also transported to the hospital by officers from the Rogers Park (24th) District, as confirmed by a police source.
Belmont Area detectives are actively investigating the case. More information will be available as the story develops.
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