Evanston shooting: Teen charged after girl, 13, seriously wounded after shots fired over fence

EVANSTON, Unwell. (WLS) — Evanston police have made an arrest in a capturing that critically injured a 13-year-old final month.

Police introduced Wednesday afternoon {that a} 17-year-old Sauk Village resident has been charged with tried first-degree homicide in connection to the incident. He has been charged as an grownup, however Evanston police aren’t releasing his title.

On July 25, officers responded to a capturing within the 1300-block of Fowler Avenue round 6:20 p.m.

Police mentioned there was some a celebration for a gaggle of youngsters taking place within the yard of a house when somebody fired a number of pictures over the fence after which fled.

A 13-year-old lady was shot within the neck, police mentioned. The capturing didn’t come from throughout the get collectively, in response to investigators.

The teenager was taken to St. Francis Hospital in essential situation after which transferred to Lurie Youngsters’s Hospital.

Evanston police mentioned of their replace Wednesday that the lady suffered a severe spinal wire damage and stays hospitalized.

One other teen on the occasion is believed to have been the meant goal.

Police aren’t at the moment searching for any further suspects at the moment.

Anybody with details about the capturing is requested to contact detectives at 847-866-5050 or textual content a tip to 274637 (CRIMES), and start your textual content with EPDTIP.