14-year-old boy found dead in West Side alley after shot in head, Chicago police say

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
14-year-old boy shot in head, killed on West Side: CPD
A 14-year-old boy is dead after he was found with a gunshot wound to the head in a West Side alley Thursday, Chicago police say.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 14-year-old boy is dead after he was discovered in a West Side alley Thursday with a gunshot wound to the head, police said.

The boy was found just after 2 p.m. in the 3600 block of West Flournoy Street in the city's Homan Square neighborhood, according to CPD.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police said it is still an active scene and Area Four detectives are investigating.

No other information was released at this time.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.