CHICAGO — A shooting on the city’s West Side left a toddler critically injured on Thursday afternoon.
According to Chicago police, the incident unfolded at a home in the 3800 block of West 14th Street just after 4 p.m.
Officers said the victim, a 2-year-old boy, was inside the home when he suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his lower body. He was later taken to the hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
Following the incident, officers said a person of interest was taken into custody and a gun was recovered on the scene.
Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251 or dial 911.
Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.
