CHICAGO (WLS) — A teen was shot and killed on the city’s Southwest Side earlier this week, just days before the start of the new school year.
He was gunned down while driving back from soccer practice on Monday in Little Village. ABC7 spoke with the victim’s family and coach about their sudden and heartbreaking loss.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
The 17-year-old victim, Juan Salgado, was one week away from starting his senior year at Juarez Community Academy and becoming the captain of the school’s soccer team when he was killed, his family said.
Torn hearts gathered outside Orozco Community Academy, where Salgado’s love for soccer began in elementary school.
A video recorded Monday showed the teen on the field about an hour before he left soccer practice at Harrison Park.
His family said he left to take a friend and team member, who showed up to …