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2 hospitalized after shooting near YMCA in Woodlawn
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting near a YMCA in Woodlawn on Wednesday afternoon.
CHICAGO - A teenage boy was killed and a teenage girl is hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a bus stop on Chicago’s South Side near a YMCA facility, authorities said.
What we know:
The shooting occurred just before 3:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago police said.
A 16-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were standing at a bus stop when someone approached, pulled out a gun and fired, according to police.
The boy was shot multiple times and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. He later died of his injuries, police said.
The girl was shot in the left leg and taken to the same hospital in fair condition.
What they're saying:
Witnesses at the scene described a growing sense of fear and frustration in the community.
One person said it feels like young people aren’t getting the chance to live their lives, calling the violence "overwhelming and heartbreaking."
A nearby business owner, who did not want to be identified, said responsibility starts at home, adding that stronger parenting could help keep kids away from dangerous situations.
Rynell Morgan, assistant director of a South Side youth football program, said they constantly encourage kids to stay respectful, aware of their surroundings and to remove themselves from trouble when possible, noting how difficult it is for youth growing up around violence.
What we don't know:
Police have not said whether anyone is in custody. The boy who was killed has not been identified.
What's next:
This is a developing story and we'll bring more updates as they become available.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Fire Department.