Two men shot in Auburn Gresham

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Two men were shot Wednesday night in the South Side Auburn Gresham neighborhood.

The shooting happened in the 7800 block of South Carpenter about 7:50 p.m., police said.

The men, ages 22 and 23, were both shot in their left legs, police said. Their conditions had stabilized at the scene.

Police said the shooting is a suspected drive-by. Both men are documented gang members.

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