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Chicago Teen Paralyzed After Stray Bullet Hits Him During Shooting Targeting Former Soccer Teammate
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Incident Overview
On a Friday afternoon in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, a 14-year-old boy was struck in the spine while unlocking a Lime scooter. Court documents state the bullet lodged in his spine, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down and hospitalized in stable but serious condition at Lurie Children’s Hospital. The shooting began when 19-year-old Muhammad Sayadul Boshar allegedly fired up to six shots at a former soccer teammate who was a passenger in a car passing Boshar’s home. Police say Boshar missed his intended target; one stray bullet hit the boy, who was an innocent bystander and a refugee from Myanmar.
Legal Proceedings
Prosecutors filed a complaint charging Boshar with one count of attempted murder, one count of aggravated battery, and four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle. He was arrested after a brief manhunt, booked, and made his initial court appearance on a Monday. His next court date is set for a Friday, and he has not entered a plea or confirmed legal representation.
Community Reaction
The boy’s mother was reported to be “literally broken down” upon seeing her son on the floor, underscoring the emotional impact on the community.
Data & Statistics
- Victim: 14-year-old male, paralyzed from chest down.
- Suspect: Muhammad Sayadul Boshar, 19, Chicago resident.
- Shots fired: up to six, according to police.
- Charges: attempted murder, aggravated battery, four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You hear about that stuff happening, but once you see it, it really puts you in perspective. Makes you think like, wow, it's not that safe of an area, actually,” — Alberto Ortega — Alberto Ortega, neighbor