Shooting leaves 1 teen dead, another in critical condition in West Garfield Park
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two 16-year-old boys were hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in West Garfield Park on Wednesday evening.
The victims were standing outside in the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue around 5:20 p.m. when an unknown vehicle drove by and an occupant from inside the vehicle fired shots, striking the boys, according to Chicago police.
One of the victims sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He self-transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
The second teen, later identified as Davante Steadman by the Medical Examiner's Office, sustained a gunshot wound to the head and self-transported to Mount Sinai in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.
No offenders are in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.
Police provided no further details.
