A tragic shooting on Chicago’s South Side has claimed the life of 14-year-old Israel Maldonado from Whiting, Indiana. The incident, which occurred around 5:53 p.m. on Monday in the 8800 block of South Houston Avenue, has left the local community in shock and highlighted the persistent issue of gun violence. Chicago Police confirmed the location of the shooting, which has deeply troubled residents in the area. Authorities are diligently working to uncover the full circumstances behind this senseless act.
Following the shooting, Maldonado was rushed to Trinity Hospital by a private vehicle. Medical personnel found that he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his neck, chest, hand, and back. Despite their best efforts, Maldonado was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at the hospital. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity, adding to the grief of his family and the community.