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Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Shocking Shooting

6/5/2025

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In a shocking turn of events in Matteson, Illinois, a 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated battery and attempted murder after a shooting that left a 15-year-old critically injured outside a community center. In a separate incident, a 15-year-old in Joliet is facing murder charges for the tragic death of a 13-year-old, stemming from a heated dispute.

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Story summary

In a shocking turn of events in Matteson, Illinois, a 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated battery and attempted murder after a shooting that left a 15-year-old critically injured outside a community center. In a separate incident, a 15-year-old in Joliet is facing murder charges for the tragic death of a 13-year-old, stemming from a heated dispute.