A quiet stretch of East Wacker Drive turned into a crime scene early Sunday when a 14-year-old boy was found shot in the leg, according to Chicago police. Officers discovered the teen around 3:30 a.m. on the 100 block of East Wacker Drive and he was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital, where he was listed in good condition. Police said the boy has not been cooperating with investigators, and no arrests have been made.
What Police Say Happened
Officers responding to the area found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg and got him to Lurie Children’s Hospital, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Sun-Times reports that police described the boy as “very uncooperative” when they tried to piece together what led up to the shooting, and officials confirmed that no one is in custody.
Another Teen Shooting Downtown This Year
The incident adds to a troubling pattern of teen violence in the Loop this year. In February, another 14-year-old was wounded on East Washington Street and taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital, as reported by NBC Chicago. Police said that earlier shooting followed a gathering that turned violent, fueling ongoing concerns about youth-related incidents downtown.
Investigation Underway
Detectives are investigating Sunday’s shooting, but police have not released a suspect description or a possible motive, per the Chicago Sun-Times. So far, authorities have shared few details beyond the victim’s condition and where he was found, and investigators have not announced any arrests.
