A 14-year-old juvenile has been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts, including aggravated and reckless discharge of a firearm, as well as unlawful possession of a handgun, the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force reported yesterday. Officials say the young male suspect was taken into custody on the 400 block of E. Pershing Rd. at 3:37 p.m. and has been linked to a shooting incident that occurred on March 28, 2025, which injured a 15-year-old male in the 400 block of N. City Front Plaza Dr.
After an ongoing investigation, the juvenile was "positively identified as the offender who discharged a firearm, striking a 15-year-old male victim," according to a statement on the Chicago Police Department's official website. Struggling for answers and more systemic issues at play, the local community has been left to grapple with the consequences of gun violence that continues to affect its youth.
The specific charges against the teen include one felony count of Aggravated Battery/Discharge Firearm, one count of Reckless Discharge Firearm - Endanger, and one count of Unlawful Use of Weapon - Unlawful Possession Handgun. The accused was placed into custody and charged accordingly, with law enforcement stressing the seriousness of the crimes committed.
At this stage, further details have not been released, and law enforcement officials are currently not offering additional information.
