Boy, 14, shot in the Loop

A 14-year-old boy was shot in his foot Monday evening in the Loop, according to Chicago police.

The child was standing outside in the first block of East Washington Street around 8:30 p.m. when someone pulled out a gun and opened fire, police said in a statement.

Authorities responded to a call of shots fired and brought the wounded child to Lurie Children's Hospital, police said. The teen was listed in fair condition. Police did not share further details.