Injuries in Chatham Shooting
Two teenagers were injured, one critically, in a shooting that took place in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, according to police reports.
Details of the Shooting
According to the authorities, the victims, an 18-year-old man and a woman, were on the sidewalk in the 8000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue when the shooting occurred. It was around 5:40 p.m. when three individuals approached in a vehicle, got out, and opened fire on the teenagers. The gunman then fled the scene, heading eastbound along East 80th Street.
Extent of Injuries
The 18-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds, being hit five times in the hip and twice in the arm. He was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in good condition. On the other hand, the woman was shot in the chest and taken to the same hospital in critical condition, requiring immediate medical attention.
Investigation and Suspects
As of Thursday night, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting incident. Area detectives are actively investigating the case, trying to determine the motive behind the attack and identify the perpetrators responsible for causing harm to the teenagers.
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