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Charges filed against 14-year-old boy for fatal shooting of 12-year-old girl in Calumet Heights

CHICAGO — A 14-year-old boy has been charged in the death of a 12-year-old girl in the Calumet Heights neighborhood.

Police said the juvenile faces one felony count of involuntary manslaughter.

According to police, a preliminary investigation indicated that the girl was struck by gunfire Sunday night inside a residence on the 9200 block of South Harper Avenue.

She was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The medical examiner has identified the girl as Dalilah Batey.

Police said the juvenile was arrested Sunday, less than two hours after the fatal shooting occurred.

No additional information has been provided at this time.

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