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Boys, 12 and 15, Shot in West Englewood, Police Say

By Alex Nitkin | August 9, 2015 8:55am
 Two boys were shot in West Englewood Saturday night.
Two boys were shot in West Englewood Saturday night.
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WEST ENGLEWOOD — A 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were in good condition after being shot in West Englewood Saturday night, police said.

The two were walking in the 6700 block of South Winchester Avenue around 9:40 p.m. when they heard gunshots and felt pain, according to Officer Ron Gaines, a Chicago Police spokesman.

They were taken to Comer's Hospital, Estrada said, where they were both in good condition. The 12-year-old was shot in his leg, and the 15-year-old was shot in his buttocks.

No one is in custody for the shooting.

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