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14-year-old boy charged with fatal shooting that occurred during March's South Loop teen takeover

Police respond to crime teen crowd in South Loop.
Chicago Police officers respond to March 2's hectic scene in the South Loop near Roosevelt and Canal.
CBS-2 Chicago

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A teenager is in custody for allegedly shooting and killing another teen during a South Loop takeover last month.

The 14-year-old boy was first arrested back in March, following a chase from a street takeover near Roosevelt and Canal, but he was released without charges.


Police said the teen has now been identified as the person who shot and killed 17-year-old Jeremy Smith during the takeover on March 2.

He also shot and injured a 15-year-old, according to police.

He's facing charges for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm.

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