CHICAGO – A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot early Monday morning in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, police said.
What we know:
The shooting happened around 12:18 a.m. in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue, according to Chicago police.
The teen was standing outside when he was approached by a group of eight people. Police said one person in the group pulled out a gun and fired at him.
The boy was shot multiple times and taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he died.
What we don’t know:
The identity of the teen victim is unknown at this time. Police have not shared what may have led up to the shooting.
What’s next:
There are no suspects in custody. Area Three detectives are investigating.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.