2 teens shot in head in South Shore apartment, Chicago police say

Friday, April 26, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two teenagers were both shot in the face inside of a South Shore apartment building Thursday night, Chicago police said.

The shooting took place in the 7400-block of South Kingston Avenue at about 11:24 p.m. Police said two suspects entered the apartment and shot the victims.
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An 18-year-old man was shot in the jaw and arm and a 17-year-old boy was shot in the head and cheek. Both were transported to the University of Chicago medical Center in critical condition.

A rifle was recovered from the scene and no one is in custody, police said.
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Area One detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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