14-year-old grazed by bullet while walking on South Side, Chicago police say

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Monday, August 17, 2026 1:22PM
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized after being grazed by a bullet on Monday morning, Chicago police said.

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The shooting happened at about 6:27 a.m. in the 300-block of Easter 103rd Street, according to police.

The girl was walking outside when police said she heard shots and felt pain.

CPD said a bullet grazed her upper left leg.

She was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.

Chicago police are investigating where the shooting happened.

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