A 17-year-old boy was killed and a 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a shooting on Chicago's West Side Friday afternoon, according to police.
Police said the boys exited a vehicle just before 4:10 p.m. in the 600 block of South Independence Boulevard when an unknown gunman opened fire.
The 17-year-old boy was struck to the head and chest and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The 16-year-old boy was struck to the legs and chest and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
There is currently no one in custody as area detectives investigate the shooting.
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