2-Year-Old Dies After Gunshot at Pullman Home, 31-Year-Old Taken Into Custody

Overview

• A 2-year-old boy was shot inside a Pullman residence and was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in critical condition before he was pronounced dead.
• The shooting occurred in the 900 block of East 104th Street at about 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to police reports.
• Officers took a 31-year-old man into custody at the scene and have not released names or formal charges.
• Chicago police say they believe the gunshot wound may have been self-inflicted, but they described the finding as preliminary while detectives gather evidence.
• Area Two detectives are leading the probe and officials have provided limited public detail so further updates and potential charges are expected as the investigation continues.