A 15-year-old boy was killed Saturday after being shot on Chicago’s Far South Side. The gunfire broke out just after 12:30 p.m. in the 9200 block of South LaSalle Street, authorities said. The teen was rushed to Christ Hospital in critical condition and later died. Police say detectives are investigating.
Shooting and investigation
Chicago police said the boy was involved in an altercation when an unknown offender opened fire, hitting him in the chest. Area Two detectives are leading the investigation, and no arrests have been announced, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Victim identified
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed the teen's death and identified him as 15-year-old Robert D. Gunn Jr., ABC7 Chicago reported. Police have not released any additional details about a suspect or possible motive.
Roseland context
The Roseland neighborhood has repeatedly been the scene of shootings this year, and this latest killing fits into a troubling pattern. Recent coverage in the Chicago Sun-Times and earlier reporting about one dead, two critically injured in another Roseland shooting highlight other cases also handled by Area Two detectives.
What the police say now
Chicago police have asked anyone with information to contact Area Two detectives as the investigation continues, according to WGN-TV. Detectives are still working to piece together what led to the shooting and have not announced any arrests.
