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A 14-year-old girl who was shot Friday night has been charged for attempted robbery.

Police also charged 21-year-old Araceli Diaz for allegedly shooting the girl after the attempted robbery.

At around 5:45 p.m. Friday, Chicago police were dispatched on the report of a shooting. After an investigation, police believe Diaz and the 14-year-old met to conduct a sale.

During the exchange, police said the teen girl brandished a pellet gun, struck Diaz on the head and attempted to forcibly take Diaz’s property without paying for it.

Subsequently, police said Diaz brandished a handgun and fired multiple shots at the girl, striking her in the chest.

The teen girl was transported to the hospital in critical condition and has been charged with attempted armed robbery.

Diaz was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Araceli Diaz was cleared of shooting charges by Cook County prosecutors because she acted in self-defense during a violent attempted robbery. [1]

Case Details
  • The Incident: On November 29, 2019, Diaz met a 14-year-old girl in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood to sell a Husky puppy for $800. [1, 2]
  • The Attack: The teenager pulled out a BB/pellet gun, struck Diaz in the head and face, and tried to steal the dog. [1]
  • The Shooting: Diaz drew a handgun and shot the teenager in the chest. The 14-year-old survived her injuries. [1, 2]
  • The Outcome: Cook County prosecutors and the Chicago Police Department deemed Diaz a victim. According to reports from the Chicago Sun-Times, she faced no charges related to the shooting itself. [1, 2, 3]

Legal Consequences
  • Araceli Diaz: She was charged with a felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. While she had a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card, she did not possess an Illinois concealed carry license.
  • The Teenager: The 14-year-old girl was juvenilely charged with a felony count of attempted robbery with a firearm.
 
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