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61-year-old man and 19-year-old man shot in Riverdale

By Jordan Owen

Two men were shot early Wednesday in south suburban Riverdale.

Officers responded to the shooting in the 14200 block of South Tracy Avenue about 4:45 a.m., according to a statement from Riverdale police.

A 61-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were both shot and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said. Both of their conditions were stabilized, and their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police said they have taken everyone involved in the shooting into custody.

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