A 16-year-old boy has been slapped with attempted murder charges after a shooting incident that seriously wounded a 24-year-old man earlier this month in Chicago, police said. The juvenile, whose identity is being withheld due to his age, is accused of pulling the trigger on the 24-year-old victim in the 11500 block of S. Lowe on March 3.
The teenager was arrested Monday after detectives managed to swiftly piece together the evidence that allegedly connects him to the crime. A statement released by the Chicago Police Department indicates that the juvenile offender is now facing one felony count of first-degree attempted murder and one felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm. Authorities have been tight-lipped about specific details surrounding the arrest, saying no additional information is available.
According to police, the shooting took place in Chicago's 5th District. The exact motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and police have not released any further specifics on the circumstances leading up to the incident.
The accused is due to appear in court where he will face the serious charges laid against him.
