The shooting happened in the North Lawndale neighborhood's 3100 block of West Roosevelt Road at about 7:55 p.m., police said. A 15-year-old boy was inside a business when two unknown people entered and opened fire on him.
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The victim, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Area Four detectives are investigating. Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.
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