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Glenview Today
By the People, for the People
Girl, 16, fatally shot in unincorporated Glenview
Authorities searching for person of interest after teen's death
Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:10am
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A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot on Saturday morning in unincorporated suburban Glenview, according to the Cook County sheriff's office. Sheriff's officers responded to a call about a possible gunshot victim and found the teen with a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Why it matters
Gun violence involving young victims is an ongoing tragedy in the Chicago area, with the suburbs also seeing an increase in such incidents in recent years. This latest shooting death highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes and find solutions to prevent these tragedies.
The details
According to authorities, sheriff's officers responded to a call about a possible gunshot victim in the 3600 block of South Salem Walk around 11 a.m. on Saturday. They found the 16-year-old girl with a gunshot wound and she was transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where she was pronounced dead.
- The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
The players
Lilly B. Bova
The 16-year-old victim who was fatally shot.
Cook County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.
What’s next
Authorities are actively searching for a person of interest in connection with the shooting. The Cook County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and urging anyone with information to come forward.
The takeaway
This tragic shooting of a young person in the suburbs is a sobering reminder of the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing gun violence and protecting vulnerable youth. It underscores the need for comprehensive solutions that address the root causes and provide support systems to prevent such senseless loss of life.
