A male juvenile was placed in custody after being identified in connection to an aggravated battery that occurred on the 5900 block of W. North Ave. on April 29, 2015 at approximately 6:15 p.m. The 12 year old victim was walking when he heard gunshots and realized he had been struck. During the incident the victim sustained a gun shot wound to the back and underarm. The victim was taken to West Suburban hospital and later transferred to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. The juvenile offender was charged accordingly.
