16-year-old shot twice in Albany Park

A teen was wounded Tuesday night on North Albany Avenue, then made his way to a hospital as police opened an investigation.

Sep 16, 2026

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16-year-old shot twice in Albany Park

A teen was wounded Tuesday night on North Albany Avenue, then made his way to a hospital as police opened an investigation.

In brief

A teen was wounded Tuesday night on North Albany Avenue, then made his way to a hospital as police opened an investigation. A 16-year-old survived a shooting in Albany Park, and police had not announced any arrests. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.

Teen shot at night

A 16-year-old boy was shot Tuesday night in Albany Park, Chicago police said.

“A teenage boy was shot in Albany Park Tuesday night”

Location identified

The shooting happened in the 4700 block of North Albany Avenue, a residential stretch in the neighborhood.

“4700 block of North Albany Avenue”

Time reported

Police said the boy was shot at 8:58 p.m.

“at 8:58 p.m.”

Two wounds

The teen was struck in the left foot and abdomen.

“shot in the left foot and abdomen”

He got help

After the shooting, the boy transported himself to Swedish Hospital.

“He transported himself to Swedish Hospital”

Transferred for care

He was later taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital for treatment.

“before being taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital”

Condition was good

At Illinois Masonic, the teen was listed in good condition.

“where he was listed in good condition”

No arrest yet

Police said no one was in custody after the shooting.

“No one is in custody”

Investigation continues

Chicago police said an investigation into the Albany Park shooting is underway.

“An investigation is underway.”

The short version

A 16-year-old survived a shooting in Albany Park, and police had not announced any arrests.

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