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Police release images of person sought in deaths of 2 teens in South Chicago

A shooting Saturday left 17-year-old Jasean Francis and 16-year-old Charles Riley dead.

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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Photos of the person wanted for the alleged murder of two teens June 20, 2020, in South Chicago.

Chicago police have released photos of a person sought in the alleged slaying of two teens Saturday, June 20, 2020, in South Chicago.

Chicago police

Chicago police are searching for a person who they say allegedly shot and killed two teenage boys Saturday in South Chicago.

The shooting, which happened about 5:10 p.m. on South Luella Avenue, left 17-year-old Jasean Francis and 16-year-old Charles Riley dead.

Police say the shooter was a male in a black Puma hoodie wearing ripped, faded jeans and one shoe on his left foot.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Area 2 detectives at 312-747-8271.

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