Crime & Safety

2 Teens Shot And Wounded On Chicago's South Side

Three unknown offenders got out of a car, produced firearms, and fired shots at the teens.

(CBS Chicago)

August 9, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) – Two teenagers were shot and wounded, one critically, on Chicago's South Side Thursday evening.

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An 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were standing near the sidewalk in the 8000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue around 5:40 p.m. when they were approached by an unknown vehicle, according to Chicago police.

Three unknown offenders got out of the car, produced firearms, and fired shots at the teens. The offenders then fled eastbound on foot on 80th Street.

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