Teen shot after opening front door of South Side home, Chicago police say

Saturday, May 27, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teen was shot in his Jeffrey Manor home after opening the front door Friday night, Chicago police said.

The shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. in the 9700 block of South Merrill Avenue, police said. The 17-year-old male victim was still inside the home when he was shot in the leg.

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He was taken to a hospital in good condition, police said.

The shooting was one of multiple Friday night across the city during a violent start to the holiday weekend.
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Police continue to investigate. No further information was immediately available.

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