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3 wounded, including senior citizen, in drive-by shooting after Chicago funeral

The victims were attending a re-pass meal after a funeral when a dark colored Jeep drove up and an occupant from the vehicle fired shots.

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3 wounded, including senior citizen, in drive-by shooting after Chicago funeral

CHICAGO — About 5:40pm on Friday, three people were wounded in a drive-by shooting after a funeral in the city's West Englewood neighborhood, according to police.



The victim’s were attending a re-pass meal after a funeral when a dark colored Jeep drove up and an occupant from the vehicle fired shots, striking the victims.

A 55-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and was transported to University of Chicago hospital in good condition.

A 70-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the left hand and was transported to St. Bernard in good condition.

The third victim was a male of unknown age who sustained a gunshot wound to the left arm. The third victim self transported to University of Chicago hospital.

No arrests have been made.

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