16-year-old killed in shooting at Altgeld Gardens home identified by officials​on January 27, 2025 at 7:11 pm

Officials have identified a teenager who was shot nine times a Far South Side home on Sunday.   

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Monday, January 27, 2025 1:41PM

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CHICAGO (WLS) — A teenager who was shot to death on Sunday has been identified by officials.

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The shooting happened in the Altgeld Gardens neighborhood’s 13100-block of South Corliss Avenue just after noon, according to Chicago police.

Three people were inside a home when someone shot at them.

A 16-year-old boy, shot nine times, was transported in critical condition to Christ Hospital, where he died.

He was later identified as Makai Rodriguez by the medical examiner.

A 17-year-old boy, shot eight times, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.

An 18-year-old man, shot in his arm, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.

Area Two detectives are talking to a person of interest.

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