Baby Shot in Chicago: Jeremiah Carlos Fights for His Life

Hispanic baby was shot.
It happened in Little Village, Chicago.
His family asks for support.

After it became known that a baby and his father were shot while riding in their car, the family broke their silence and identified the two victims.

The victims are the minor Jeremiah Carlos, who is fighting for his life, and his father, who was not identified at the request of his family for fear of reprisals.

The boy’s injuries were so severe that doctors have warned he will require lifelong care, CBS Chicago reported.

«He’s a fighter and he shows what kind of people we have here in Little Village, very resilient people,» said Balthazar Enriquez of the Little Village Community Council.

Hispanic baby fights for life after being shot in Little Village, Chicago

Jeremiah Carlos, attack, shooting, Little Village, MundoNOW — Photo: X

The incident occurred Saturday afternoon when Jeremiah was in a car with his father in the 3100 block of West 26th Street.

As reported MundoNOW A few days ago, Jeremiah was accompanied by his parents, although he was the one who received the «worst» part of this violent act.

In addition, the police have indicated that The shooting was targeted and gang-related.

Doctors have performed surgery to repair Jeremiah’s collarbone, but warn his recovery will be long and complicated.

What happened to the baby?

As of Wednesday, the baby remained in intensive care, although his condition has stabilised.

For its part, the minor’s family opened a donation portal on GoFundMe where they updated the events that occurred in Little Village.

«While we were simply out shopping for baby formula, this senseless and regrettable act of violence occurred, turning our family’s world upside down,» the boy’s mother wrote.

«Jeremiah is currently in the hospital receiving intensive medical treatment. He is connected to many tubes and an intravenous catheter,» she said.

Why did she create the donation campaign?

Saturday’s shooting on West Side, Chicago – 3-month-old BADLY injured! Little Village troubled by constant VIOLENCE. Activists demanding action – When will Sleepy Lawmakers stand up for PEACE? SAD! #ChicagoNews https://t.co/y3uh7L20Vj

— XplainDis (@XplainDis) July 30, 2024

Jeremiah’s family has asked for financial help to deal with this difficult situation and has also asked anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.

The investigation is ongoing, but no arrests have been made so far. On the other hand, CBS reported that the child’s father had received threats on social media.

«We have created this GoFundMe campaign to seek your support during this critical time,» said the minor’s mother. TO SEE GOFUNDME, CLICK HERE HERE.

«Your generous contributions will go directly to cover Jeremiah’s medical expenses, including hospital stays, surgeries, medications and specialty care,» she added.