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Child Critically Injured in Overnight Shooting on Southwest Side

Police recovered a gun and took two people into custody as Area One detectives investigate the shooting, sources said.

  • On Saturday, a 1-year-old girl was critically injured after being shot inside a home in the 6400 block of South Mozart Street in Chicago Lawn. She was transported to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition.
  • A police source reported the toddler was sitting in a car seat in the living room when someone holding a handgun fired, striking her in the back of the head shortly after midnight.
  • Chicago Police took two people into custody: one for discharging the weapon and another for attempting to conceal it. Officers recovered the handgun from the residence.
  • Area One detectives are investigating the shooting while the child remains hospitalized at Comer Children's Hospital. Police have not confirmed if criminal charges have been filed against those in custody.
  • Chicago Police have released limited information, with a spokesperson declining to immediately confirm the girl's age or provide updates on charges as the exact circumstances remain unclear.
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WFLD broke the news in Chicago, United States on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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