Child Critically Injured in Chicago Shooting

Chicago Shooting Leaves 4-Year-Old Critically Injured; Two in Custody A shooting incident in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood left a four-year-old boy critically injured on May 15, 2025. The incident occurred around the 3100 block of South Ashland. According to a news report from NBC Chicago, the child was riding in a minivan when shots were fired. The 23-year-old driver of the minivan was unharmed. Police quickly responded, and two individuals are now in custody. "It's unclear right now if this was a targeted shooting," stated a news reporter on the scene. Despite the uncertainty, the focus remains on the critically injured child. The child is currently receiving treatment at Stroger Hospital. The Chicago Police Department is investigating the incident and is expected to release further details as they become available. The community is awaiting updates on the child's condition and the ongoing investigation.