An 11-year-old boy was found with a serious head injury on a West Side street Friday evening and rushed to a nearby trauma center, according to police. Officers responding to a well-being check discovered the child around 7:30 p.m. on the 200 block of South Kostner in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. He was listed in serious condition and placed in protective police custody as detectives launched an investigation.
Police said the boy suffered a head injury and was taken to Stroger Hospital; no additional details were available late Friday night, as reported by CBS Chicago. Area 4 detectives were assigned to the case, and authorities have not said how the injury occurred or whether anyone is in custody.
Neighborhood Context
West Garfield Park has experienced repeated violent incidents in recent years, even as local groups and city programs try to curb the bloodshed. Community reporting has documented shootings and other crimes in the area, along with efforts to push back. Coverage by Block Club Chicago and other outlets has tracked both the toll of gun violence and grassroots prevention work. Residents and organizers continue to demand more resources and programs focused on keeping children safe.
Police Investigation
Chicago police said only limited information was being released while investigators with Area 4 worked the case into the night, according to CBS Chicago. There has been no public update on the boy’s condition beyond his transfer to the hospital and placement in protective custody. Hoodline will update this story if authorities announce arrests, charges or any significant new details.
