Authorities say two 15-year-old girls were arrested Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side after a scuffle with Cook County sheriff's deputies who were trying to break up a fight in the West Woodlawn neighborhood. The teens were taken into custody, and detectives are now following up on the disturbance.
Officers moved in after reports of gunfire
According to CBS Chicago, Cook County sheriff's officers were in the 6400 block of South Evans Avenue around 4:41 p.m. after a report of gunshots when they came upon a fight involving multiple people and moved in to intervene. The outlet reports that both girls, each 15, "battered" the deputies before officers managed to place them under arrest.
One deputy suffered bruising to his face and was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition, according to the report. A second deputy sustained a bruised left hip and declined medical treatment at the scene.
Juvenile privacy and the legal process
Under the Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405), law enforcement records involving minors are generally confidential and kept out of public view. The statute sharply limits disclosure of juvenile law enforcement records, which typically means agencies withhold names and many case details while matters involving minors move through the system.
Investigators and next steps
Area detectives are handling the investigation, and officials did not immediately release information about potential charges or upcoming court dates, CBS Chicago reports. Police have asked anyone who may have information or video of the incident to contact investigators as the case remains under review.
