13-year-old charged after 15-year-old shot near Matteson Community Center, police say

MATTESON, Ill. (WLS) -- A 13-year-old is accused of shooting a 15-year-old outside the Matteson Community Center, according to police.

The shooting happened at about 4:22 p.m. Tuesday outside of the community center, police said.

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Police said the male teenagers got into an altercation outside when shots were fired.

The 15-year-old victim was shot in the abdomen. He went into the community center to ask for help.

He was taken to an area hospital critical condition, police said.

Matteson police said they took the 13-year-old alleged shooter into custody after a brief chase. He was arrested about two hours after the shooting in Richton Park, where he resides.

The 13-year-old offender has been charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm and Attempted First Degree Murder, police said. He is being heled at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Facility.

Investigators are reviewing potential video surveillance from the community center and witnesses.

The community center was closed on Tuesday as officers investigated. Police said it was expected to reopen on Wednesday.