A 19-year-old man has been charged with the shooting of a 14-year-old boy late Thursday in the Englewood neighborhood.
The shooting took place in the 6700 block of South Carpenter Street about 11 p.m. Thursday.
The victim, a 14-year-old boy, was shot in the shoulder and abdomen, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said. He was taken to University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital in serious condition, Langford said.
Police had no further details on the shooting Saturday morning.
Lashawn Bilbro, 19, has been charged with one count each of attempted murder and aggravated battery, as well as a warrant on a previous probation violation, and was expected to appear for a bond hearing in the Cook County Courthouse at 26th and California later Saturday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Lashawn Bilbro, 19. (Chicago Police Dept.)
