Chicago Skate Park Shooting
16-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot at Chicago Skate Park Near Soldier Field
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Police asked anyone with information to contact CPD Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263, call 911, or submit an anonymous tip through CPDtip.com.
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The teen was initially transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition before he was pronounced dead, according to police.
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Photos and video from the scene showed multiple ambulances and police vehicles, while the Grant Skate Park was cordoned off as pedestrians moved through the area.
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Wednesday night at Grant Skate Park in Chicago's South Loop, just blocks from Soldier Field. NBC Chicago reported that police found him around 9 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Michigan Avenue with a gunshot wound to the neck. He was rushed to a hospital but pronounced dead shortly after. The shooting happened as hundreds of fans were leaving a sold-out Inter Miami-Chicago Fire soccer match, drawing a massive police response to the popular skate park.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive or identified a suspect as the investigation continues. CBS News identified the victim as 16-year-old Dorian Smith. Police are asking anyone with information to contact CPD Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263, call 911, or submit an anonymous tip through CPDtip.com.
Teen Known as 'Clutch' Was Talented Skateboarder
Friends gathered at Grant Park's skate park to mourn the loss of a young man they knew well. NBC Chicago reported that the victim, known to friends as "Clutch," was remembered as a talented skateboarder who spent his days at the park. "He was here every day," friends said, describing someone who had deep roots in the skating community and was skilled at his craft.
Large Police Response After Soccer Match Crowds Disperse
The shooting occurred as crowds were leaving the Inter Miami-Chicago Fire match from nearby Soldier Field, a sold-out event that packed the area with fans. NBC Chicago reported that multiple ambulances and police vehicles arrived at the scene, cordoning off Grant Skate Park as pedestrians moved through the South Loop neighborhood. The timing of the incident — as thousands were leaving the stadium — brought immediate and extensive police activity to the area.
Investigation Continues With Few Details Released
Chicago police have released minimal information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No motive has been disclosed and no suspect has been identified publicly as detectives continue their work. Police are urging anyone who was at Grant Skate Park on Wednesday night or has video or photos from the scene to come forward. The investigation remains active and ongoing as authorities work to piece together what led to the fatal shooting.
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