A 14-year-old boy was shot in the foot early Sunday in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, turning a quiet pre-dawn walk into yet another crime scene on 95th Street.
Police say that around 3:50 a.m., the teen was walking east in the 100 block of West 95th Street when he suddenly felt numbness in his foot and realized he had been hit by gunfire. He was taken to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in neighboring Evergreen Park, where he was reported to be in good condition.
What the police say
According to CBS Chicago, information about the shooter or shooters was not available as of Sunday morning, and no one was in custody. Calumet Area detectives are handling the case, and authorities had not released further details.
Roseland in context
The Roseland neighborhood, and this stretch of 95th Street in particular, has seen its share of violence in recent years, with both young people and adults wounded in a series of shootings along the corridor. Chicago Sun-Times reporting has previously detailed shootings near the 100 block of West 95th Street and adjacent blocks, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety in the area.
What to watch
No arrests have been reported, according to CBS Chicago, and investigators have not released any suspect descriptions or a possible motive. Calumet Area detectives continue to lead the probe, and the investigation remains active.
