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2 shot on I-94 in Longwood Manor

State police responded to a call of a shooting on Interstate 94 near 95th Street about 8 p.m., officials said.

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Two people were shot Tuesday night on the South Side.

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Two people were shot Tuesday night on Interstate 94 in Longwood Manor on the South Side.

Illinois state police responded to a call of a shooting on I-94 near 95th Street about 8 p.m., officials said. The two both suffered injuries not considered life-threatening, state police said.

State police initially said the shooting occurred on I-94 near 79th Street.

No further information was immediately available.

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