CHICAGO - Four boys were shot in the Austin neighborhood Monday night. The youngest victim is only 12 years old.
About 8:52 p.m., the four — ages 12, 14, 15 and 16 — were standing near the corner of West Washington and North Waller Avenue when someone walked up and opened fire, police said.
The 12-year-old and 16-year-old were both shot in the abdomen and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, police said.
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The 14-year-old was also shot in the abdomen, while the 15-year-old was shot in the right leg, police said. They were both taken to Stroger Hospital.
Police said the conditions of all four had stabilized late Monday.
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
No one is in custody.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
