Teen shot, critically wounded in Back of the Yards, Chicago police say

CHICAGO -- A 17-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Thursday morning, Chicago police said.

The shooting took place at about 12:30 a.m. in the 4300-block of South Ashland Avenue.

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Police said the teen was standing outside when three male suspects approached and one took out a gun and shot the teen.

The 17-year-old was shot several times and transported to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.

The suspects fled the scene, police said. Area One detectives are investigating.

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