A quiet early Monday morning in Auburn Gresham turned violent when a 16-year-old boy was shot near the 7900 block of South Ashland Avenue, according to police. The teen was hit in the left hand and managed to walk himself to St. Bernard Hospital, where he was reported in good condition. Area Two detectives are investigating, and no arrests have been made as of Monday.
What Police Say Happened
Officers were called after the teenager reported hearing gunshots and then feeling pain at about 3:49 a.m., according to FOX 32 Chicago. Police said the shooting took place in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood near South Ashland Avenue and that Area Two investigators are handling the case.
Victim’s Injury And Hospital Walk-In
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that the 16-year-old walked into St. Bernard Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left hand and was listed in good condition. The outlet noted that details about how the shooting unfolded were not immediately available and that no one was in custody as detectives continued their work…