A 14-year-old boy was critically injured when he was shot in broad daylight while on a sidewalk in West Ridge on Friday, police said.

Around 3 p.m., the 14-year-old was shot while on the sidewalk on the 6300 block of North Rockwell Street by a suspect who police have not yet located, authorities said.

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The teen was taken to a local hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition, police said.

Video captured by NBC Chicago Sky 5 and shared on social media by people in the area showed crime scene tape and authorities investigating.

No additional information was immediately available.

Police are continuing to investigate.

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