Gunfire erupted along a Brighton Park sidewalk Saturday evening, leaving two teenage boys wounded and one of them in serious condition, Chicago police said.
The shooting unfolded around 5:50 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Artesian. A 14-year-old boy was hit in the stomach and leg, and a 15-year-old was shot in the arm, according to information provided by the Chicago Police Department.
Both teens were taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital. The 14-year-old was listed in serious condition, while the 15-year-old was reported to be in good condition, FOX 32 Chicago reported.
Investigation Underway
Details for this incident were provided by the Chicago Police Department, and detectives have been assigned to the case. Investigators were canvassing the area and reviewing surveillance footage in search of leads, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
Police have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive as the investigation continues.
Brighton Park Has Seen Recent Shootings
The April 11 attack is the latest in a series of shootings on the Southwest Side. Just weeks earlier, a March 28 drive-by left a 17-year-old fighting for his life, as reported by a drive-by left a 17-year-old fighting for his life. Community leaders and neighbors have repeatedly pointed to recurring drive-by shootings and youth gun violence in Brighton Park as an ongoing concern.
No arrests have been announced in Saturday’s shooting. Police asked anyone with information to contact Area Detectives or submit a tip through the department’s anonymous channels. This story will be updated as authorities release additional details.
