Teenager in Critical Condition After Shooting on South Avenue M
CHICAGO — A teenage male is fighting for his life after being shot in the head early Monday morning in the 10600 block of South Avenue M, according to police.
At approximately 2:58 a.m. on September 15, 2025, officers from the 4th District responded to a call of a person shot. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim—described as a male approximately 17 to 18 years old—lying unresponsive on the ground. The teenager had sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
A witness at the scene reported hearing a loud noise moments before seeing the victim collapse to the ground. Emergency medical personnel quickly responded, and the victim was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
As of the latest update, no suspects are in custody. The investigation remains active, with Area Two Detectives leading efforts to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The crime scene, located in a residential stretch of South Avenue M, was secured as detectives combed the area for shell casings and potential surveillance footage that might shed light on the events leading up to the attack. Residents of the neighborhood have expressed shock and concern at the violence, especially given the young age of the victim.
Incidents involving youth and gun violence continue to raise alarm across Chicago, with community members and leaders calling for renewed efforts to address the root causes of crime and provide young people with safe alternatives. The latest case underscores both the human cost of ongoing violence and the urgent need for prevention, intervention, and justice.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted to local law enforcement or through community hotlines. Detectives emphasize that cooperation from the public could play a crucial role in identifying those responsible and bringing them to justice.
For now, the focus remains on the victim’s recovery as his family and friends await updates from the hospital. The incident has left yet another mark of grief and fear on a community already burdened by repeated acts of violence.
