A 14-year-old boy was shot in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, marking another instance of violence in a city grappling with gun-related incidents. According to NBC Chicago, the incident occurred at approximately 4:19 p.m. near South Wells Street and West Monroe Street on Friday. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. As of the initial reports, no suspects had been taken into custody.
The shooting unfurled in a bustling part of the Loop, with the location being near the Quincy CTA stop and two blocks from Willis Tower, an area typically alive with pedestrians and commuters. A report by ABC7 Chicago indicated that witnesses observed a large group, possibly teenagers, engrossed in a dispute inside a fast food establishment before the altercation extended to the street. As the fight ensued, as many as three shots were reportedly fired.
NBC Chicago’s coverage included footage of the cordoned-off sidewalk, with the Chicago police investigating the scene. While the Loop is accustomed to its share of urban activity, this incident adds to the broader conversation about youth violence and public safety in Chicago’s high-trafficked areas. Meanwhile, detectives from Area Three are leading the investigation into the shooting…