13-year-old boy shot in Avondale

The boy was in an alley about 4 p.m. when someone fired shots, striking him in the foot.

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At least 26 people were shot in Chicago in the first night of the weekend.

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A 13-year-old boy was shot Thursday in Avondale on the Northwest Side.

The boy was in an alley about 4 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Belmont Avenue when someone fired shots, striking him in the right foot, Chicago police said.

He was taken to Community First Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition, police said.

No arrests were reported.

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