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4 wounded outside home in West Garfield Park

The group was gathered in the 4400 block of West Maypole Avenue when a white SUV drove by and someone got out and fired, police said.

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Four people were shot outside a home in the West Garfield Park neighborhood Thursday.

The group was gathered about 4 p.m. in the 4400 block of West Maypole Avenue when a white SUV drove by and someone got out and fired, Chicago police said.

  • A 23-year-old woman was shot in the buttocks
  • A 25-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the left elbow
  • A woman, 25, was shot in the right leg
  • A 31-year-old man was shot in the left leg

All four were listed in good condition at hospitals, police said.

No arrests were reported. Area four detectives are investigating.

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