A tragic shooting near Washington Park has claimed the lives of two individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, according to the Cook County medical examiner.
Incident Details
Officers responded to reports of gunshots shortly before 12:30 a.m. at the 500 block of East 50th Place, located in Chicago’s Grand Boulevard neighborhood. Upon arrival, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Victim Information
The 15-year-old boy was critically injured with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries, and an autopsy is scheduled to provide further details.
Joseph Jackson, identified as a resident of Auburn Gresham, was shot in the head. He was transported to UChicago Medicine but passed away shortly after police arrived. Reports from the medical examiner confirm his death occurred just eight minutes after the officers’ response.
Ongoing Investigation
As of Sunday, police have not released additional information regarding the shooting. Investigators continue to gather details to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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