4500 block of South Prairie
Coverage of 4500 block of South Prairie in the Nexus archive.
- 4 teens injured in Bronzeville shooting Saturday, Chicago police say
Four teens were injured in a shooting in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood on Saturday night. An unknown assailant fired at the group in the 4500 block of South Prairie before fleeing. Police reported three teens were shot in the legs and one suffered a graze wound to the back; all were hospitalized in stable conditions. No suspects are in custody, and Area One detectives are investigating.
- Chicago alderperson blasts parents after 7 teens hurt in Bronzeville shootings
Chicago Ald. Pat Dowell criticized parents and businesses after seven teens were injured in two separate shootings in Bronzeville over two nights. The first shooting wounded four children, and the second injured three more, with investigations ongoing. Dowell called for accountability from parents and businesses hosting teen gatherings.