Shooting leaves 3 wounded, including suspect, in West Side attempted robbery, Chicago police say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
3 shot, including suspect, during West Side attempted robbery: CPD
Chicago police said three people, including a robbery suspect, were wounded in a shooting in the North Lawndale neighborhood Monday night.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Three people, including a robbery suspect, were wounded in a shooting in the North Lawndale neighborhood Monday night, Chicago police said.

Police said a 16-year-old boy was trying to rob two men, ages 34 and 50, at about 10:02 p.m. in the 3800-block of West Roosevelt Road.

Detectives believe there was also another man who exchanged gunfire with the boy... then ran away from the scene.

The 34-year-old man was shot in the neck, the 50-year-old man was shot in the wrist and the 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg police said. All were transported to hospitals in good condition.

The 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg and transported to the hospital in good condition.

The boy was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered police said. Area Four detectives are investigating.

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