16-year-old boy injured in Bronzeville shooting, Chicago police say
About two hours after Bud Billiken Parade ended, police say a teen suffered a graze wound near the route
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teen was seriously injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon after the Bud Billiken Parade on the city's South Side.
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A Chicago Fire Department spokesperson said a minor suffered a graze wound to the head near East 44th Street and South King Drive, which is near the Bronzeville parade route.
The shooting happened after an altercation between the victim and a male offender around 2:15 p.m., about two hours after the Bud Billiken Parade ended, according to Chicago Police Department officials.
The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, initially reported to be in good condition, police said.
No other injuries were reported.
A person of interest was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered on the scene, police said.
No further information about the shooting was immediately available. Chicago police continue to investigate.
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