Crime & Safety

Teen Shoots Man Who Pulled Knife On Woman During Domestic Incident On Chicago's South Side

This took place inside a home in the 4800 block of S. Drexel Avenue. The man was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: May 2, 2025 / 7:48 AM CDT

A 14-year-old shot a man who pulled a knife on a woman during what police called a domestic disturbance in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

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Around 11 p.m., police said a 33-year-old man and a woman were involved in a domestic incident when the man pulled out a knife. Police said the teen then took out a gun and shot the man in the shoulder.

This took place inside a home in the 4800 block of S. Drexel Avenue.

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Police are speaking with a person of interest and investigating the circumstances of the shooting.

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