A Child Graze by a Bullet at Football Practice in Grand Boulevard
Incident Occurs at Robert Taylor Park
A child was grazed by a bullet while attending a football practice in Grand Boulevard on Friday, according to a police report obtained by the Sun-Times.
Details of the Incident
The 10-year-old boy was grazed on his right shoulder in Robert Taylor Park, located in the first block of West 47th Street, at 5:15 p.m. A man who identified himself as a football coach at the scene gathered the children in a nearby field house after the child reported being in pain and showed his injury.
Victim’s Treatment
The boy was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition, according to police.
Investigation
Further investigation revealed that the shots came from the 300 block of East 48th Street, where police found evidence of multiple "high-caliber rounds" being fired, the police report says.
No One in Custody
No one is in custody in connection with the shooting.
Conclusion
This incident highlights the importance of maintaining public safety, particularly in areas where children are present. It is crucial that authorities continue to investigate and take necessary measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
FAQs
- When did the incident occur?
- The incident occurred on Friday at 5:15 p.m.
- Where did the incident occur?
- The incident occurred at Robert Taylor Park, located in the first block of West 47th Street.
- What was the extent of the child’s injuries?
- The child was grazed on his right shoulder and was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in good condition.
