13-year-old boy inside home shot by outside gunfire on South Side, Chicago police say

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
13-year-old boy inside home shot by outside gunfire on South Side: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teen who was inside of a home was shot by a bullet that came from outside Friday on the city's South Side.

The shooting happened around 4:08 p.m. in the 9900 block of South Paxton Avenue in Jeffrey Manor, Chicago police said.

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The victim, a 13-year-old boy, was inside a residence when he was hit by outside gunfire, police said.

The boy had a graze wound on his leg and was taken to a hospital in good condition, CPD said.

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No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.

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