A 16-year-old boy was shot Monday night after trying to run from an attempted armed robbery in West Pullman on Chicago’s Far South Side. Police say the teen was walking in the 12700 block of South Wentworth Avenue when two people approached and demanded his belongings at gunpoint. He was struck in the left thigh and right calf and taken to Roseland Community Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition. No arrests had been reported as detectives canvassed the area.
What police say
According to Chicago Sun-Times, the shooting happened around 11 p.m., after the victim tried to flee the robbery attempt. Police told the outlet that two suspects confronted the teen and displayed a firearm before he ran and was shot. Detectives said they had made no arrests and did not immediately provide a suspect description, the report noted.
Where this fits in
The incident comes amid a broader pattern of armed robberies on the Far South Side, including cases investigators have linked to meetups arranged online, according to NBC Chicago. Local coverage has previously flagged a wave of robberies in West Pullman that prompted community alerts and extra patrols.
How to help
Police asked anyone with information or video to contact the Bureau of Detectives, Area Two at 312-747-8273 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, as reported by CBS Chicago. Investigators urged residents not to confront suspects and to preserve cellphone or doorbell footage that could assist the probe.
Detectives continue to investigate the shooting. Neighbors were reminded to stay alert after dark and to report suspicious activity to police.
