17-year-old boy allegedly shot man in Brighton Park: police

CHICAGO - A 17-year-old boy is accused of shooting a man in Brighton Park last month. 

The teen was charged with aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm and two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder. 

At about 5:23 p.m. on April 19, the teen allegedly shot and seriously wounded a 40-year-old man in the 4500 block of South Sacramento Avenue.

The offender was placed in custody and charged accordingly. 

No additional information was made available.