Crime & Safety

Teen Shooting Death in Calumet City Ruled Accidental

Tyshaun McClurge, 17, of South Hollland, was accidentally shot in the mouth on Saturday, according to a report.

Authorities say the shooting death of a teen on Saturday in Calumet City was an accident, the Chicago Tribune reports.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office found a gunshot wound to the mouth suffered by Tyshaun McClurge, 17, of South Holland, was accidental, according to the report.

McClurge was reportedly with a group of people when police were called. One witness saw McClurge with a gun.

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