CHICAGO – A woman is in custody in connection with the death of a 5-year-old boy who was fatally shot Sunday on Chicago’s South Side, police said.
What we know:
Danya Bell, 29, is charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment resulting in death, according to Chicago police.
She was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, in the 5100 block of South Wentworth Avenue.
Police said her arrest stems from an incident that occurred about three hours earlier.
The boy was shot inside a residence in the 4400 block of South Greenwood Avenue, authorities said. He was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries, police said.
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What’s next:
It is not yet known if Bell had any relation to the child.
She is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing Wednesday, Aug. 27.
