2 teens wounded in Lawndale drive-by

They were outside in the 3800 block of West Harrison Street when someone fired shots from a passing black vehicle, police said.

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Two teenage boys were shot Nov. 22, 2020, in Lawndale.

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Two 17-year-old boys were wounded in a shooting Sunday in Lawndale on the West Side.

They were standing outside about 9:40 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Harrison Street when someone fired shots from a passing black vehicle, Chicago police said.

One boy was struck in the hand and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, while the other was shot in the arm and taken to Stroger Hospital, police said. They were both in good condition.

Area Four detectives are investigating.

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