The teen is accused of shooting another 17-year-old on April 13 as he was getting out of a vehicle around 5:45 p.m. in the 6000 block of West Higgins Avenue, according to police.
The victim was struck in the back of the leg and refused medical attention, police said.
The teen was arrested Thursday in the 5100 block of North Milwaukee Avenue.
He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.
Note: According to Chicago Police Department data published Wednesday, the city has recorded 79 homicides this year through the end of February — a total that is down 14% compared to the same point last year but 13% over 2021.
That total is up 13% compared to the first two months of 2020.
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