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Teen shot by suspects on motorized scooters in West Rogers Park: police

By Cody King
Published  October 25, 2024 8:45pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief 

    • A 15-year-old boy was shot by suspects on motorized scooters in West Rogers Park on Friday.
    • The teen was struck in the back and arm and is in serious condition at St. Francis Hospital.
    • No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

CHICAGO - A 15-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded by suspects on motorized scooters in West Rogers Park on Friday.

The incident happened at 7:10 p.m. in the 2000 block of West Arthur Avenue.

The teen was near the sidewalk when two people on motorized scooters confronted him and one of them reportedly pulled a gun and shot the teen, striking him in the back and arm.

He was taken to St. Francis Hospital, where he is listed in serious condition, police said.

No arrests have been made and the investigation continues. 

The Source 

  • The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.