Tragedy Strikes in West Pullman

Introduction to the Incident

A teenage boy around 18 years old died after being shot in the head in a West Pullman alley overnight on the city’s South Side, according to Chicago police.

Details of the Shooting

Police say officers responded to a call of a person shot just after 3 a.m. Sunday in the 11900 block of South Wallace Street and were told by a witness that the victim, approximately 18, was in the alley when the witness heard gunshots.

Witness Account

The witness then went to where the victim was, according to police, and found the victim unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. The Chicago Fire Department arrived to treat the victim, who was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

Ongoing Investigation

Police say nobody is in custody, and Area Two detectives are investigating the incident. This incident is a stark reminder of the violence that plagues some areas of the city, and the community is likely to be on edge as the investigation unfolds.

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Conclusion

The death of the teenage boy is a tragic reminder of the need for community and law enforcement to work together to prevent such incidents. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time. For more on this and other stories, Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines

FAQs

• Q: What happened to the teenage boy?
  • A: The teenage boy, approximately 18 years old, was shot in the head and died in a West Pullman alley.
• Q: Where did the incident occur?
  • A: The incident occurred in the 11900 block of South Wallace Street in West Pullman on the South Side of Chicago.
• Q: Is anyone in custody?
  • A: According to the latest information, nobody is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
• Q: Who is investigating the incident?
  • A: Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.