An 11-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting that took place after a minor traffic crash on Chicago’s Northwest Side on Friday morning, according to Chicago police. ABC7 Chicago reports that the incident happened around 8:27 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Western Avenue.
Chicago police said a driver attempted to quickly exchange information post-collision when the driver of the second vehicle took out a gun and began firing at the other driver's vehicle. As a consequence, the young boy, a passenger, sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand. He was subsequently transported to Stroger Hospital and was reported to be in good condition, according to WGN-TV.
Details provided by the authorities indicate that the shooter fled the scene and remains at large. In the wake of the violence, Area Five detectives have taken up an investigation to track down the assailant. There has been no description of the suspect released to the public at this time.
The Chicago Police Department is requesting anyone with information related to the incident to please come forward. Members of the community can reach out to CPD Area Five Detectives at 312-746-6554 or, for immediate assistance, dial 911. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting CPDtip.com, clearly indicating the need for community cooperation in resolving such tragic events.
