Local News

Teen injured in drive-by shooting outside Gately Park in Chicago, police say

August 24, 2024 / 6:26 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

15-year-old shot near Gately Park in Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was shot outside an indoor track facility near Gately Park in Chicago.

According to the Chicago Police Department, the boy was in a parking lot in the 10200 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue around 4:15 p.m. when he was approached by a white vehicle, and someone inside started shooting.

He was struck in the stomach and taken to Comer Children's Hospital.

No one is in custody.

The shooting is under investigation.

Beth Lawrence

Beth Lawrence is a digital producer for CBS Chicago. Beth joined CBS Chicago as a member of the newsroom assignment desk before taking on her current role. Previously she worked as an on-air reporter and anchor. Beth holds journalism degrees from the University of North Carolina and Northwestern University.