A 14-year-old boy was struck in the foot during a pre-dawn shooting Sunday in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, authorities reported. The shooting occurred in the 100-block of West 95th Street in the early hours, prompting an active investigation by local detectives. The teen was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover.
Pre-Dawn Shooting in Roseland Leaves Teen Wounded
Chicago police say the incident unfolded just before 4 a.m. when the boy was walking on West 95th Street and suddenly felt numbness in his foot, later determined to be from a gunshot wound. Officers and emergency medical personnel responded quickly to the scene and transported the teenager to the OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in good condition.
Law enforcement officials have not released information about a suspect or possible motive. No arrests have been made, and detectives from the Calumet Area are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community Impact and Ongoing Investigation
The shooting adds to continued concerns about youth involvement in Chicago’s gun violence. Roseland, on the city’s South Side, has seen multiple incidents of gunfire in recent months, and residents are calling for increased safety measures. Police urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
Chicago authorities continue to emphasize collaboration with community members to prevent similar incidents and enhance neighborhood security across the South Side.
