Boy, 2, wounded inside West Side home, Chicago police say

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025


Boy, 2, wounded inside West Side home: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A two year old was rushed to the hospital after apparently being shot inside a home Monday night, Chicago police said.

The shooting occurred at about 8:26 p.m. in the 400-block of North Lawndale Avenue.

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Police said the boy was inside a bedroom where there was an unsecured weapon.

A man heard a loud noise and found the boy with a graze wound to the wrist, police said.

The boy was transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.

No one is in custody and Area Four detectives are investigating.

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