The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. at Robert Taylor Park in Bronzeville, Chicago police said.
A 10-year-old boy "sustained a graze wound to the right arm by an unknown offender," Chicago police officials said. The victim was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.
No further information about a possible shooting was immediately available.
Chicago police continue to investigate. No arrests were reported.
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