The teen was walking on the sidewalk in the 3800-block of West Fillmore Street in the Lawndale neighborhood just before 11 p.m., when an unknown suspect began shooting at him, police said.
He was shot in the thigh, CPD said.
Chicago fire crews treated the boy, and took him to Stroger Hospital. He was in serious condition.
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The suspect left the scene.
No one was in custody Wednesday, and Area Four detectives are investigating.
This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
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