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Teenager wounded in Austin drive-by shooting

By Sun-Times Wire

Police investigate a shooting Friday, October 12, 2018 in the 5200 block of West Le Moyne Avenue in Chicago. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

A 17-year-old boy was shot Friday night in the West Side Austin neighborhood.

The teen was walking down a street about 9:50 p.m. when someone in a passing silver or white car opened fire in the 5200 block of West Le Moyne, according to Chicago police.

He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was in good condition.

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