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16, 17, and 18-year-old shot at Archer Heights gas station

A 16-year-old, 17-year-old, and 18-year-old were at a gas station when they were shot by someone in a green Chevy Tahoe.

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16, 17, and 18-year-old shot at Archer Heights gas station

CHICAGO - Three young people were shot late Friday night while at a gas station on the city's southwest side, authorities said.

The incident happened about 11:00 p.m. on the 4300 block of W. 47th Street in the Archer Heights neighborhood on the city's southwest side.

Police said a 16-year-old male, a 17-year-old male, and an 18-year-old male were at a gas station on the above block when someone in a green Chevy Tahoe drove-by and fired shots. All three of the young men are in good condition with gunshot wounds to their legs.

The 18-year-old was taken to Mount Sinai, while the 16-year-old and 17-year-old were both taken to Stroger Hospital.

There is no one in custody and Area One detectives are investigating.


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