Boy, 16, critically shot on Chicago’s South Side: CPD

Chicago police say the teen was in the front yard of a residence in the 11300 block of South Stewart Avenue around 4:30 p.m. when he was struck in the head by gunfire from an unknown offender.

The victim was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition.

Police say a firearm was recovered at the scene, and Area Two detectives are investigating the shooting.