2 killed, 10 others hurt Monday in Chicago shootings
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CHICAGO - A dozen people were shot Monday across Chicago including two 17-year-old boys in Tri-Taylor on the Near West Side.
They were on the sidewalk about 9:10 p.m. in the 500 block of South Oakley Boulevard, when someone in a silver-colored BMW opened fire, Chicago police said. One boy was shot in the chest and taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not been released. The other was struck in the shoulder and taken to the same hospital in fair condition.
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A man and a teenage girl were shot Monday in South Chicago.
The 33-year-old man was in front of a residence in the 8200 block of South Houston Avenue when someone opened fire about 5:15 p.m., striking him in the back, Chicago police said.
A 17-year-old girl riding in a car nearby was struck in the shoulder, police said.
The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was in good condition, police said.
Later, the girl walked into Jackson Park Hospital and was transferred to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.
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Two men were found fatally shot Sunday night in Bronzeville on the South Side.
About 8:40 p.m., they were found unresponsive inside a vehicle in the 4600 block of South Federal Street, with multiple gunshot wounds, Chicago police said.
A 49-year-old man and 56-year-old man were rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet identified the men.
Area One detectives are investigating the shooting. Next Up In Crime
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A 13-year-old boy and his father were rescued Sunday evening after the car they were riding in plunged into the Calumet River, authorities said.
The incident was reported at approximately 6:49 p.m. in the 12400 block of South Torrence Avenue. According to Chicago police, the father and his son were driving in a white sedan when the vehicle went through a retention net and fell into the water. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android