A 7-year-old boy is in serious condition after another child accidentally shot him inside a Northwest Side home on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred just after 7 p.m. in the 3200 block of West Division Street in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
According to the Chicago Police (CPD), an 8-year-old boy found a firearm inside the residence and discharged it, striking the 7-year-old.
Key Details of the Incident:
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Victim: 7-year-old boy, shot in the arm.
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Condition: Transported to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.
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Weapon: Police recovered a gun at the scene.
Currently, no one is in custody. Chicago Police Area Five detectives are leading the investigation to determine how the child accessed the weapon and who owns the firearm.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
