14-year-old boy shot, critically injured in Lawndale, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teen is in critical condition after being shot Thursday on the city's West Side.

The shooting happened around 8:08 p.m. in the 1500 block of South Kolin Avenue, in the Lawndale neighborhood, Chicago police said.



Police said the teenager was standing on a sidewalk when someone pulled up in a car and fired shots at the teen.

He was taken to Stroger hospital.



Police have not announced any arrests and continue to investigate.

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