A Sunday afternoon shooting on a Bucktown block near the 1700 block of N. Paulina sent a 17-year-old boy to the hospital, Chicago police said. The gunfire rang out around 4 p.m., and the teen was hit in the thigh. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. Area detectives have opened an investigation into the incident.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, police said it was not immediately clear where the shots came from, and no arrests had been announced. The outlet reported that the Chicago Police Department provided the details used in its coverage. Officials have not released a suspect description or a possible motive.
Detectives Working The Scene
Chicago police said area detectives responded to the scene after the shooting and canvassed the neighborhood. Investigators have been gathering evidence and searching for witnesses or surveillance video that might show how the shooting unfolded. Anyone with information is being urged to contact CPD, although detectives did not provide a specific hotline number in the initial bulletin.
What Neighbors Should Know
The shooting is a reminder that even busy North Side neighborhoods can experience sudden bursts of violence, and police are encouraging residents to stay alert to unusual activity. As of the time of the report, there were no additional details about the teen’s condition beyond that he was listed in "good" condition. For the latest official updates, see FOX 32 Chicago.
