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Two shot on Muddy Waters Dr. on border of Oakland/North Kenwood neighborhoods

The victims were a 45-year-old male and a 64-year-old female. The man is in critical condition, while the woman was listed in fair condition.

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Two shot on Muddy Waters Dr. on border of Oakland/North Kenwood neighborhoods
Police said a 45-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman were shot outside the Komed Holman Health Center.

Update: The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office reported the man has died from his injuries. Frank Hall, 45, was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

CHICAGO - Police said two people were shot on Muddy Waters Dr., the border of the Oakland and North Kenwood Neighborhoods on Saturday afternoon.



The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Authorities said a 45-year old male and a 64-year-old female were standing outside of the Komed Holman Health Center, across the street from Room43 in the 1000 block of E 43rd street (also known as Muddy Waters Drive), when shots were fired at the pair from a passing vehicle.

The 45-year old male victim was struck in the arm, leg, and torso and was transported to the University of Chicago in critical condition.

The 64-year-old female victim was struck twice in the leg and was also transported to the University of Chicago hospital where she was listed in fair condition.

No one is in custody and detectives are investigating.



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