Introduction to the Incident
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Uptown on the city’s North Side late Sunday night, and relatives tell WGN-TV he lived a few blocks from where the shooting happened.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Kahlif Norwood. The teen’s mother said her son was just visiting friends when he was shot and killed, less than a block from Goudy Elementary School and just steps from the CTA Red Line Argyle stop.
Details of the Shooting
According to Chicago police, the victim was standing outside in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday, when a group of eight unknown males approached him. One of the people in the group then took out a gun and fired in the victim’s direction, hitting him multiple times in the body, according to police. The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation and Response
Police say nobody is in custody as area detectives investigate the incident. No description of a possible suspect or suspects has been released, and police have not disclosed whether they’ve acquired surveillance video footage from homes or businesses in the area.
Neighbors describe scene
A man who lives nearby told WGN-TV he heard people running while he was standing on his balcony at the time of the shooting. Another neighbor, Irene Villa, said she called 911 after she heard the gunshots. "First, there was a lot of music, then all of a sudden I heard a car screeching, and then five gunshots," Villa said. "Then I just heard somebody saying, ‘My son, my son, my son.’ Then I heard people on that side, this side, everywhere." Thiago Cavalcante said he was walking his dog overnight when the shooting happened. "We’ve lived in the area for about three years now," Cavalcante said. "I’m looking at the school right now. It’s so close. It’s really sad."
History of Violence in the Area
Neighbors say the shooting happened on the same corner where gunfire erupted as classes were letting out at Goudy Elementary School last November. A 9-year-old suffered a graze wound in that incident. "I’ve been here all of my life, and it’s just like, I witness it all the time," Villa said. "It’s like almost common."
Conclusion
The shooting of 17-year-old Kahlif Norwood in Uptown is a tragic reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago. The incident has left the community shaken, and neighbors are calling for increased safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future. As the investigation continues, it is essential to support the family and friends of the victim and to work towards creating a safer environment for everyone.
FAQs
Q: What was the age of the victim?
A: The victim, Kahlif Norwood, was 17 years old.
Q: Where did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting happened in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue in Uptown, Chicago.
Q: What time did the shooting occur?
A: The shooting occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Q: Has anyone been arrested in connection with the shooting?
A: No, nobody is in custody as area detectives continue to investigate the incident.
Q: Is this the first incident of gun violence in the area?
A: No, there was a previous incident of gunfire near Goudy Elementary School last November, where a 9-year-old suffered a graze wound.
