2 women, shot critically injured in West Side drive-by shooting, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two women were shot and critically injured Wednesday night on Chicago's West Side, Chicago police said.

The women were outside just before 9:15 p.m. in the 100-block of South Cicero Avenue in South Austin when an SUV drove by, and someone shot at them, police said.

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A 49-year-old woman was shot in the face and chest, and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition. A 38-year-old woman was shot multiple times, and also taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.

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There is no one in custody, and Area Four detectives are investigating.

Chicago police did not immediately provide any information about a possible suspect or suspects.

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