Teen shot 7 times in Garfield Park
<p>A 17-year-old male was in critical condition after a shooting Friday afternoon in West Garfield Park, officials said.</p><p>The teen was sitting in a vehicle in the 3800 block of West Madison Street around 4:53 p.m., when he was approached by two unknown people, according to Chicago police. </p><p>The two fired multiple gunshots at the teen, police said, and he sustained seven gunshot wounds.</p><p>He then self-transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
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<p>A 17-year-old male was in critical condition after a shooting Friday afternoon in West Garfield Park, officials said.</p><p>The teen was sitting in a vehicle in the 3800 block of West Madison Street around 4:53 p.m., when he was approached by two unknown people, according to Chicago police. </p><p>The two fired multiple gunshots at the teen, police said, and he sustained seven gunshot wounds.</p><p>He then self-transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. </p><p>Detectives are investigating.
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- <p>A 17-year-old male was in critical condition after a shooting Friday afternoon in West Garfield Park, officials said.</p><p>The teen was sitting in a vehicle in the 3800 block of West Madison Street around 4:53 p.m., when he was approached by two unknown people, according to Chicago police. </p><p>The two fired multiple gunshots at the teen, police said, and he sustained seven gunshot wounds.</p><p>He then self-transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
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