A 14-year-old boy was shot late Thursday on the 8000-block of South Carpenter Street in Chicago’s Gresham neighborhood and later died at the hospital, turning a quiet South Side weeknight into yet another crime scene. Officers said they were called to the block just after 11:30 p.m. and found the teen with multiple gunshot wounds.
According to ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Fire Department crews treated the boy on the sidewalk before rushing him in critical condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Police have not released his name and are keeping a tight lid on further details while they work the case.
Police response and investigation
Area Two detectives have launched a homicide investigation, and authorities have not reported any arrests, according to early reports. Detectives typically fan out after a shooting, canvassing the block, checking for security cameras, and asking neighbors to review any surveillance footage and share tips as the probe moves forward.
A stretch with repeated violence
The 8000-block of Carpenter and the wider 79th Street corridor have seen multiple shootings in recent years, rattling residents and drawing concern from community leaders and local reporters. The Chicago Sun-Times and neighborhood outlets have previously documented fatal incidents on Carpenter Street and nearby blocks.
How to help detectives
Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD’s Area Two detectives at (312) 747-8273 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com, early reports added. This story will be updated as police release additional information.
