Teen charged in shooting that left 12-year-old injured on Chicago's West Side
A 16-year-old boy was charged in a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured while riding in a car in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in February.
Chicago police said the 16-year-old was charged with felony counts, including aggravated battery.
On February 3, police said the victim was in a car in the 900 block of North Leamington Avenue when a gunshot grazed his head just before 7 p.m. He was taken to Loyola Hospital and was listed in fair condition.
Police said the 16-year-old was taken into custody.
He is expected in court on Tuesday for a detention hearing.
