2-year-old boy dead after 'accidental' shooting on Chicago's South Side
A 32-year-old woman told officers she had heard a loud noise and seen that the boy had been shot.
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A 32-year-old woman told officers she had heard a loud noise and seen that the boy had been shot.
Initial reports indicated that the child got a hold of the gun and suffered a self-inflicted wound, but police have not confirmed that information.
Kenneth Mosby, 23, of Chicago was arrested on Thursday, in the 2100 block of South First Avenue in Maywood.
There was a lot that remained unknown Wednesday night about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The child's mother told police her son was accidentally shot by her 3-year-old son after he found the gun in her purse when she left a bedroom.
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.
