A 16-year-old boy was shot in the knee Wednesday night in Chicago Lawn on the Southwest Side and is expected to recover, according to Chicago police.
Police said the teen was outside in the 7100 block of South Albany Avenue around 8:35 p.m. when someone opened fire, striking him in the knee. He was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the shooting happened on Feb. 18. Officers were investigating the scene Wednesday night, and detectives had not released any suspect description.
Neighborhood trend
The shooting adds to a recent run of gun violence in Chicago Lawn, which has seen several attacks in recent months, including one that turned deadly for another teenager.
A December shooting in the neighborhood left a 16-year-old dead after bullets rip through building, kill teen inside, highlighting how hard the Southwest Side community has been hit.
What police said
Police told the Chicago Sun-Times that no one was in custody as of Wednesday night and that the investigation remains ongoing. Detectives have not released any information on a possible motive or suspect as they continue to canvass the area.
