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17-Year-Old Critically Wounded in Back of the Yards Shooting

Detectives are investigating a close-range attack by three males.

Overview

  • The teen was shot multiple times on the 4300 block of South Ashland Avenue early Thursday around 12:30 a.m., police said.
  • Officers said three males approached the victim while he was outside and one pulled a gun and fired several rounds.
  • The 17-year-old was taken to Stroger Hospital and was listed in critical condition, according to police.
  • The suspects fled the scene and no arrests had been announced as of Thursday morning.
  • Investigators were identified as Area One by ABC7 and FOX 32 and as Wentworth Area by CBS, which refer to the same Chicago Police detective bureau.