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Boy, 17, killed in South Chicago shooting

First publishedJul 30, 01:07 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 18:14 UTC · 59m ago
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<p>Two 15-year-old boys were wounded in a shooting late Wednesday in Calumet Heights, according to police.</p><p>They were standing outside in the 9200 block of South Merrill Avenue at 11:30 p.m. when they got into an argument with someone that became physical, Chicago police said in a statement.

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A 17-year-old boy was shot early Thursday in South Chicago. Police found him outside with multiple gunshot wounds around 1:30 a.m. on South Oglesby Avenue. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are investigating the homicide, and no arrests have been made.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing problem of gun violence affecting teenagers in Chicago. It raises concerns about safety in neighborhoods and the need for community action.

In brief
Where did the shooting happen?
It happened on South Oglesby Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood.
How old was the boy who was killed?
He was 17 years old.
Have police made any arrests?
Police said no arrests have been made so far.
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Each outlet reports a different shooting involving teenagers in different Chicago neighborhoods, focusing on location, ages, and outcomes.

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    Teen killed in South Chicago shooting

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    Chicago Sun-TimesReports 17-year-old boy fatally shot early Thursday
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    Two 15-year-old boys wounded in Calumet Heights shooting

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    Chicago Sun-TimesReports two 15-year-olds shot in argument, both in good condition
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    Two teens shot in Greater Grand Crossing

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    Chicago Sun-TimesReports 18-year-old critical, 13-year-old grazed, no custody
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