18-year-old critically wounded Tuesday night on West Side

Key Takeaways:

• An 18-year-old man was shot in the head in North Lawndale.
• The shooting occurred shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.
• The victim was found on the 1800 block of South Avers Avenue.
• He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
• No suspects are in custody; detectives are investigating.

Teenager Shot in Head in North Lawndale

An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in the head Tuesday night on Chicago’s West Side.

Late-Night Incident on South Avers Avenue

Shortly before 10 p.m., officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 1800 block of South Avers Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood. Upon arrival, they discovered the teenager lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.

Victim Hospitalized in Critical Condition

The injured man was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital. Medical officials have listed him in critical condition as he receives treatment for his injuries.

Police Investigation Underway

As of Wednesday, no suspects are in custody. Detectives with the Chicago Police Department are actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.