CHICAGO (WLS) — According to authorities, a 10-year-old child was shot in the face while sitting in a living room in Back of the Yards on Saturday night.


According to Chicago police, the youngster was in the residence with numerous other children when a pistol went off and he was shot.



He was transported to Comer Children's Hospital and was classified in fair condition.


According to authorities, a pistol was seized near the garage of the property where the incident occurred, but no arrests were made. A person of interest is being interrogated.


There were no additional injuries recorded.


Detectives are looking into it.