4-Year-Old Boy Critically Shot in Minivan Chicago's McKinley Park

A 4-year-old boy was critically wounded after being shot in the back while riding in a minivan on Chicago's Southwest Side in the McKinley Park neighborhood. The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. on South Ashland Avenue when another vehicle pulled up behind the minivan and someone inside opened fire. The boy was rushed to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, while the 23-year-old driver and other passengers, including two adults and three children, were unharmed. Police have not made any arrests and the investigation is ongoing. The shooting is being treated as a drive-by attack, with authorities continuing to search for suspects. No further details about motives or suspects have been released.