A 7-year-old boy was injured Sunday morning when an unknown offender started firing shots after being confronted by one of the boy's relatives for allegedly breaking into a family vehicle, according to police.
The shooting was reported at approximately 11:22 a.m. in the 10800 block of South State Street. According to Chicago police, a family of five was in their vehicle, heading to church, when they noticed someone breaking into another vehicle they owned and taking their belongings. At least one relative then confronted the shooter, who started firing shots at the family, police said.
The boy was struck to the thigh and brought to Roseland Hospital by a witness. He was later transported to Comer Children's Hospital and listed in stable condition. Responding officers were nearby and were able to apprehend the suspect, police said.
Chicago police say you if see a crime in progress, such as a burglary, don't try to intervene and instead call authorities.
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