Teen shot in Lawndale: police

The 17-year-old was in the 1800 block of South Homan Avenue when he heard gunshots.

Someone fired shots on Interstate 57 Nov. 30, 2019, in Morgan Park on the South Side.

A 17-year-old boy was shot once in the foot July 2, 2019, in Lawndale.

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A teen was wounded Tuesday after being shot in Lawndale on the West Side.

The 17-year-old boy was standing about 5:13 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Homan Avenue when he heard shots and ran, Chicago police said. He ran to the 1600 block of South Christiana where he realized he was shot once in the foot.

The teen was taken to Stroger Hospital where his condition was stabilized, police said.

Area Central detectives are investigating.

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