Matteson Shooting: Teen Injured Near Community Center – NBC Chicago
- A teenager was shot Tuesday night near the Matteson Community Center, according to Matteson police.
- The teen had been involved in an altercation with another teen adn was shot in the abdomen.
- Police said the suspect fled on foot but was located approximately two hours later in Richton Park.
A teen was injured in a shooting near the Matteson Community Center Tuesday night; a suspect is in custody after a foot pursuit. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation and was rushed to a local hospital. The Matteson Police Department swiftly apprehended the suspect in Richton park, approximately two hours after the incident. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging anyone with data about the community center shooting to come forward. This breaking story from News Directory 3 provides the latest details as the community reacts. Discover what’s next as the investigation unfolds and the center prepares to reopen.
Teen Shot Near Matteson Community Center; Suspect in Custody
Updated June 04, 2025
A teenager was shot Tuesday night near the Matteson Community Center, according to Matteson police. Officers responding to reports of shots fired discovered the victim inside the building.
The teen had been involved in an altercation with another teen adn was shot in the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital for emergency surgery.
Police said the suspect fled on foot but was located approximately two hours later in Richton Park. He was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.
The Matteson Police Department is asking anyone with facts about the community center shooting to call 708-503-3130 or submit tips via Tip411 as the investigation into the community center shooting continues.
The community center was closed Wednesday because of the investigation but is expected to reopen Thursday.