Urgent Update: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead in Roseland Violence

URGENT UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy was tragically shot and killed on Chicago’s Far South Side on Saturday. The incident unfolded just after 12:30 p.m. in the 9200 block of South LaSalle Street, sending shockwaves through the community as violence in the area escalates.

Authorities report that the victim, identified as Robert D. Gunn Jr., was struck in the chest during an altercation with an unknown assailant. He was rushed to Christ Hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.

Police are actively investigating the shooting, with Area Two detectives leading the efforts. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

This latest violence is part of a troubling trend in the Roseland neighborhood, which has seen multiple shootings this year. Recent reports highlight a pattern of escalating violence, including a separate incident that left one person dead and two critically injured, also investigated by Area Two detectives.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed Gunn’s death, but police have yet to disclose any details regarding a suspect or potential motive for the attack.

Community members are understandably shaken, as the neighborhood grapples with the impact of this senseless violence.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Area Two detectives as they piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. This violence in Roseland demands immediate attention and action.

Stay tuned as we continue to follow this developing story.