The Brief
- A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Chicago’s South Chicago neighborhood.
- Police said the victim was shot in the 8200 block of South Coles Avenue and later died at Comer Children’s Hospital.
- The suspect is scheduled to appear in court July 18 for a detention hearing.
CHICAGO – A 17-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Chicago’s South Chicago neighborhood, police said.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of 13-year-old
The backstory:
The suspect was arrested Thursday in the 3000 block of E. 79th Place, according to Chicago police. He is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of issuance of a warrant.
Police said the suspect fatally shot the 13-year-old in the 8200 block of S. Coles Ave. …