17-year-old boy shot to death in Chatham, Chicago police say

Sunday, June 15, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy was killed in a drive-by shooting on the city's South Side on Sunday.



The shooting happened at about 4:03 a.m. in the 7600-block of South Prairie Avenue, police said.

The teen was near the sidewalk when he was approached by a dark-colored car, police said.

Someone from the car started to shoot at the teen, then fled westbound on 76th Street, police said.



The teen was shot multiple times and later died at the hospital.

CPD Area Two detectives are investigating.

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