2-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by brother with unsecured firearm in Gary
An investigation is underway after a 2-year-old was shot Friday night, according to Gary police.
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An investigation is underway after a 2-year-old was shot Friday night, according to Gary police.
Three people fired from outside the house, police said.
Police issued a desperate plea for help from the community in tracking down the shooter.
Police issued a desperate plea for help from the community in tracking down the shooter.
Among the victims is a 7-year-old boy who suffered a graze wound to the head.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports four people were shot, two fatally, in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to CPD. One of those victims is a 7-year-old boy.
Among the victims is a 7-year-old boy who suffered a graze wound to the head.
The boy's mom, LaParis Jordan, has identified him as 7-year-old Aden Corothers. She said he was in good spirits as he was about to go get stitches Sunday evening and he would be kept at the hospital overnight for observation.
The boy was near the sidewalk in the 6000 block of South Elizabeth just after 7 p.m. when he was struck.
He heard a loud noise from inside the home during a gathering and noticed he had been shot in the thigh.
The victim has been identified as Rajon Harshaw of Chicago.
A 6-year-old was wounded in a shooting Wednesday evening in southwest suburban Crest Hill.
Ulysses Campos was fatally struck in the chest while in the 2800 block of Elder Lane.
Ulysses Campos was fatally struck in the chest while in the 2800 block of Elder Lane.
Vernon Hills Police are investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old girl that was initially reported as a fireworks accident.
The father – who holds valid Firearm Owners Identification and concealed carry cards, also admitted that he owned the gun that was involved – but said he kept it on a high shelf in a closet, police said.
The girl was transported to St. Francis Hospital in good condition.
The shooting happened on Pulaski Road the Legler Regional Library, and the youngest victim was only 12. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The toddler has been identified as Laroyce Bolden of Chicago.
The toddler has been identified as Laroyce Bolden of Chicago.
A 6-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy were injured.
Two children under the age of seven are hospitalized and recovering from gunshot wounds suffered in two separate incidents Saturday in Chicago.
Police say the two were inside a home with two "known offenders" when one started shooting.
The boy was initially reported in serious condition
The child was shot inside a home Tuesday morning, and is in the hospital, but their condition is not available.
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