Chicago shooting in West Englewood critically injures girl riding in car with family

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Girl, 12, critically injured in West Englewood shooting
A Chicago shooting in West Englewood near 72nd and Oakley critically injured a 12-year-old girl who was riding in a car with her family.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after a shooting in West Englewood, Chicago police said.

Chicago police said the girl was in a car with family members in the 2300-block of West 72nd Street shortly before 8 p.m. when someone began firing shots down the street.

The girl was struck in the back of her head. Her family immediately drove her to Comer Children's Hospital where she is listed in critical condition, according to Chicago police.

No further injuries were reported. No one is currently in custody. An investigation by Area 1 detectives is ongoing.

Chicago police have not released any further details about this incident.