Criminal charges filed for man accused of accidentally shooting 3-year-old boy

CHICAGO — The man who shot a 3-year-old boy in the leg at a West Side home Thursday night is a repeat offender who now faces multiple charges, according to Chicago police.

Authorities said on December 1 that Milton Scott, 34, was trying to holster a firearm when the gun accidentally fired, shooting the boy in the shin.

A day later, police announced that Scott was taken into custody from the 100 block of N. Latrobe, where the shooting occurred, and was charged with the following charges:

• One Crime Matters – Armed Habit Criminal
• One crime counts – reckless behavior/great bodily harm
• One offense counts – causing harm to the child
• One Offense Counts – Resistance/Obstruction/Peace Officer

Police said the wounded boy arrived at Stroger Hospital in good condition.

Scott is due in court on Saturday.