Boy, 12, shot while riding bike in South Chicago, police say

Sunday, May 19, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 12-year-old boy was shot while riding his bike on the city's South Side on Saturday, police said.


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It happened in the 8700-block of Burley Avenue around 10:13 p.m. in South Chicago.

The boy was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk when he saw a dark vehicle on the street and then heard multiple shots.

He was shot in the leg. He was taken to the hospital in good condition.
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No one is in custody, Area Two Detectives are investigating.

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