People v. G.S.

Respondent G.S., a minor, appeals from a finding of delinquency based on an aggravated battery. He contends that commitment to the Department of Corrections, rather than referral for private psychiatric treatment, was an abuse of discretion, violating due process and the Juvenile Court Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 37, par. 701 — 1).

Robert Gordon, the 15-year-old victim, testified that on May 16, 1987, at 10 p.m., he was walking with two friends in Chicago when he heard Brian Martin yelling gang sayings. Gordon and his friends crossed the street to avoid Martin. They heard a gunshot and…