Boy, 17, shot in Washington Heights

The teen was wounded in the 9400 block of South Vincennes Street.

A 17-year-old boy was shot September 26, 2021 in Washington Heights.

A 17-year-old boy was shot September 26, 2021 in Washington Heights.

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A 17-year-old boy was shot Sunday afternoon in Washington Heights on the South Side.

The teen was wounded about 12:35 p.m. in the 9400 block of South Vincennes Street, Chicago police said.

He was shot in the arm and was taken Little Company of Mary Hospital in good condition, police said.

Area Two detectives are investigating.

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