Man, teen boy shot in Austin

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A man and teen boy were shot in the Austin neighborhood late Thursday.

The two were standing in the 400 block of North Lavergne about 10:55 p.m. when a white sedan pulled up and someone inside shot them, police said.

Both the 19-year-old man and 16-year-old boy were shot in their right leg, police said. They took themselves to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, where they were listed in good condition.

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