2 teens shot, critically injured in Bronzeville: Chicago police

Updated 2 hours ago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two teen boys were shot and critically injured Monday afternoon on Chicago's South Side, Chicago police said.

The boys were in the 4100-block of South Prairie Avenue just before 4 p.m. in Bronzeville, Chicago police said.



A 14-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder and taken to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the head and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.

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Area One detectives are investigating the details surrounding this incident.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.

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