Two shot in Washington Park

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Two men were shot late Friday in the South Side Washington Park neighborhood.

The two victims, ages 26 and 30, were caught in the crossfire between someone in a black SUV and another person in the 5100 block of King Drive at 11:15 p.m., according to Chicago Police.

The 26-year-old was shot in the leg and was taken to Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in good condition, police said. The 30-year-old was shot in the foot and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. 


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