A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a 2025 shooting in Back of the Yards that left a 20-year-old man dead. Police say the fatal gunfire erupted on Aug. 10, 2025, in the 4700 block of South Damen Avenue, and the teen suspect was taken into custody this week in suburban Hickory Hills. Authorities have not released details about a possible motive, the victim’s identity or whether anyone else was involved.
Arrest and Charges
Chicago police said the teen was arrested Tuesday in Hickory Hills and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder, according to CBS Chicago. The outlet reported that officers believe the deadly shooting happened on Aug. 10, 2025, in the 4700 block of South Damen Avenue. Police took the teen into custody and filed the murder charge, but have not made additional information public.
What Investigators Have Said
Officials have kept a tight lid on the details so far, leaving basic questions, including the suspect’s name, any motive and how he may be connected to the victim, unresolved. The shooting on the Southwest Side remains an active Chicago police investigation.
Legal Process
The teenager faces a felony count of first-degree murder, and prosecutors will decide how the case moves forward and whether it proceeds in juvenile or adult court. With charging documents and court filings not yet publicly available, there is no announced schedule for an arraignment, bond hearing or other upcoming court dates.
