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Woman shot in Washington Heights

By  Ashlee Rezin
   
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A woman was shot early Sunday in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the Far South Side.

The woman, 20, was driving at 3:48 a.m. near Green and 105th streets when a silver vehicle pulled alongside and someone inside opened fire, shooting her in the wrist, police said.

A family member drove her to Roseland Community Hospital, where she was listed in good condition, police said.

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