Chicago shooting on Lower Wacker Drive leaves teen in critical condition, CPD says

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Sunday, April 4, 2021
Teen in critical condition after Lower Wacker shooting, CPD says
An 18-year-old male was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after a shooting Sunday morning, Chicago police say.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An 18-year-old male is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday morning on Lower Wacker Drive near Lake Street, according to Chicago police.

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The teen, who was the driver, and his girlfriend were followed by several unknown vehicles, Chicago police said. Drivers of the unknown vehicles shot at the victim's car and struck him in the neck, Chicago police added.

The teen was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital from West Wacker Drive and West Randolph Street, Chicago Fire Department officials said.

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Area Three Detectives are still investigating the shooting. No suspects are in custody, Chicago police said.

No other details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting have been released.

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