In Chicago, a 9‑year‑old child hit a 13‑year‑old child.

In Chicago, a city in the state of Illinois, United States, a 9‑year‑old child fired a gun found in a house on a Friday afternoon. According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the incident occurred around 16:00 in the South Side area near 5200 South Wells Street.

13‑year‑old child struck in the shoulder

According to police information, the single bullet fired struck the shoulder of a 13‑year‑old child in the same house. The injured child was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital by medical teams. Initial assessments reported the child's condition as critical.

Gun found at the scene

Police teams seized the gun found in the house after the armed attack. Officials said an investigation into how the incident unfolded is ongoing.

Investigation ongoing

Chicago Police are conducting the investigation into the incident. Officials are looking into how the gun arrived at the house where children were present and the details of the firing process. At this stage, no official statement has been made about whether the incident was accidental.