17-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead in Logan Square Home

Incident occurred in bedroom of residence on North St. Louis Avenue

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head inside a bedroom of a home in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to the scene around 1:27 p.m. but no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

Gun violence and homicides remain a major concern in Chicago, with the city seeing a rise in shootings and murders in recent years. This tragic incident in the Logan Square community highlights the continued need for solutions to address public safety and prevent such senseless acts of violence.

The details

According to police, the 17-year-old victim was inside a bedroom of a home in the 1900 block of North St. Louis Avenue when an unknown offender shot him in the head around 1:27 p.m. on Saturday. The boy was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

  • The incident occurred around 1:27 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Chicago Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting and search for the unknown offender. No arrests have been made at this time.

The takeaway

This tragic loss of a young life underscores the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing gun violence and keeping its communities safe. Policymakers and community leaders will likely renew calls for comprehensive solutions to prevent such senseless acts from occurring in the future.