Teen Charged in Armed Robbery of Two Younger Boys in Chicago

15-year-old suspect faces multiple felony counts after January incident in Englewood neighborhood

Feb. 28, 2026 at 2:15pm

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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including armed robbery and intimidation, weeks after allegedly robbing two younger teens at gunpoint in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

Why it matters

Violent crimes involving youth offenders are an ongoing concern in Chicago, where gun violence and property crimes have remained stubbornly high in certain neighborhoods. This arrest highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of youth crime and provide support and intervention for at-risk youth.

The details

Police say the 15-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday in the Englewood neighborhood and charged with two counts of armed robbery and three counts of intimidation. The charges stem from an incident on January 21, when the suspect allegedly robbed a 13-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy at gunpoint around 4:30 a.m.

  • The armed robbery incident occurred on January 21, 2026 around 4:30 a.m.
  • The 15-year-old suspect was arrested on February 20, 2026 at 12:03 p.m.

The players

15-year-old suspect

A 15-year-old boy who was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including armed robbery and intimidation, for allegedly robbing two younger teens at gunpoint in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

13-year-old boy

One of the victims who was robbed at gunpoint by the 15-year-old suspect.

14-year-old boy

The other victim who was robbed at gunpoint by the 15-year-old suspect.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether the 15-year-old suspect will be held in custody or released on bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing youth crime and violence, and the importance of providing support and intervention programs to help steer at-risk youth away from criminal behavior.