Crime & Safety

Teen in Critical Condition Following Washington Park Shooting: Report

The 15-year-old was reportedly on an East 58th Street sidewalk.

CHICAGO, IL — A teen was shot and critically wounded in Washington Park Friday afternoon, the Sun-Times has reported.

The 15-year-old was on on an East 58th Street sidewalk shortly before 4:30 p.m. “when a silver car pulled up and two gunmen got out to shoot him in the back and hip,” the Sun-Times said.

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