UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy was tragically shot and killed today on Chicago’s Far South Side in a violent incident that has sent shockwaves through the community. The shooting occurred just after 12:30 p.m. in the 9200 block of South LaSalle Street, according to authorities.
Emergency responders rushed the victim, identified as Robert D. Gunn Jr., to Christ Hospital in critical condition, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death, intensifying concern over ongoing violence in the Roseland neighborhood.
Police reports indicate that Gunn was involved in an altercation when an unknown assailant opened fire, striking him in the chest. Chicago Police Department officials have confirmed that Area Two detectives are leading the investigation, but, as of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified.
This latest incident adds to a troubling trend of violence in Roseland, where a series of shootings have plagued the area this year. Previous reports from the Chicago Sun-Times have detailed other violent incidents, including a recent case where one person was killed and two others critically injured.
Authorities are urgently seeking information from the public. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has further details to contact Area Two detectives immediately as they work to uncover the events leading up to this tragic loss.
The community is left reeling as residents grapple with the impact of such violence on their streets. This senseless act of violence underscores the urgent need for solutions to combat ongoing crime in the area.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
