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Boy, 17, shot in West Garfield Park

Teen, shot late Wednesday night, was listed in fair condition at Stroger Hospital, police said.

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A 17-year-old boy was shot in West Garfield Park Wednesday night, police said.

The teen was outside in the 4200 block of West Wilcox Avenue when someone fired shots around 11:30 p.m., according to Chicago police.

He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.

No one was in custody.

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