A violent altercation inside a Chicago home abruptly ended in gunfire when a 16-year-old boy shot a man as the latter was reportedly assaulting a woman. This incident took place around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, specifically in the 3900 block of West Huron Street, according to local authorities.
Responding to a call of a battery in progress, officers arrived at the scene to find that a teenage boy had shot a 45-year-old man in the lower back, who, before being wounded, was involved in physically attacking a 40-year-old woman inside the residence. The teen, confronting a violent scenario, took drastic action which halted the attack, as mentioned in an article by WGN-TV.
The injured man was subsequently transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Details regarding the relationships between the individuals involved in the incident have not been disclosed.
There have been no arrests made in connection with the shooting, and police have not taken anyone into custody at this time. While the investigation continues, the 16-year-old shooter's whereabouts and identity have not been released by the local police. Reporting the details of the harrowing encounter, an article by CBS News stated, "The man was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition."
