3 Teens Shot While Standing on Sidewalk, Chicago Police Say

Three teenagers were injured in a shooting on Chicago’s West Side Sunday evening, according to police.

At around 7:09 p.m., the victims were standing on the sidewalk in the 4900 block of West Rice Street in the city’s South Austin neighborhood when they heard gunshots and felt pain, officials said.

A 13-year-old girl was shot in the upper leg, a 14-year-old girl was shot in the upper thigh, and a 13-year-old boy was shot in the left ankle, according to Chicago police.

All three victims were taken to Stroger Hospital where they were listed in stable condition.

No one is in custody in connection with the shooting as authorities continue to investigate.

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