Girl Injured in Shooting at Chicago Residence
A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized after sustaining a gunshot wound in the Belmont Gardens neighborhood.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Violence
A 14-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to her calf early Saturday morning inside a home on the 3100 block of North Kolmar Avenue. Police transported the victim to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she is currently listed in fair condition.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding firearm safety within local residential areas. Authorities are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the discharge of the weapon.
Chicago police are currently investigating the circumstances of the shooting, which authorities believe may have been an accidental discharge. No charges have been filed as the incident remains an open investigation.
The players
Chicago Police Department
The department is the primary municipal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating criminal activity and maintaining public safety throughout the city.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
This is a large teaching hospital and Level I trauma center providing comprehensive medical care to residents of Chicago.
The details
Police arrived at the scene in the 3100 block of North Kolmar Avenue at 3 a.m. to respond to a report of a person shot. Preliminary findings from the scene suggest the firearm may have gone off accidentally inside the residence.
Timeline
Police arrived at the residence at 3 a.m. on October 12, 2026.
Legal Context
This incident is being reviewed under standard investigative procedures for accidental discharges in residential settings. Such cases often lead to departmental reviews regarding the storage and security of firearms under state law.
Residents in the Belmont Gardens area should expect continued police activity as detectives process the scene of the shooting. No specific safety advisories have been issued for the general public regarding this isolated incident.
The takeaway
Incidents of this nature underscore the critical importance of secure firearm storage within the home. Families are encouraged to utilize gun locks and lockboxes to prevent accidental discharges and unauthorized access.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety trends by visiting the Violence section.
