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A Briefing
Chicago police have confirmed the shooting and murder of a teenager in Chicago’s West Garfield community. These are the details.
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What Happened
At 1 am today, July 22, police responded to a call of shots fired in the 4600 block of West Jackson Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found a 15-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head.
The teenager was taken to local Stroger Hospital but was pronounced dead. The victim has not been identified, and the investigation continues.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unclear. Police have not apprehended a suspect, and it is unknown if the victim was shot once or multiple times. As they try to figure out exactly what happened and who did this, police need your help bringing the killer to justice.
The Takeaway
A 15-year-old was shot and killed in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on July 22. Police don’t have a suspect in custody, but you can submit tips, videos, documents and other evidence anonymously through CPDTips.com. Use Text-to-Tip and remain anonymous. The number to text is 738477. Or call 1-800-535-STOP (7867). Cook County Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 in most cases leading to an arrest or charges for felonies. Get paid to clean up your community. You are the line between peace and chaos.
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