3 shot on Near West Side

zmarkerstock1.jpg

Sun-Times file photo

Three people were wounded in a shooting late Sunday on the Near West Side.

About 11:50 p.m., the group was gathered in the street in the 200 block of South Western when a white vehicle pulled up and someone inside fired shots in their direction, according to Chicago Police.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the back and taken in serious condition to Stroger Hospital, police said. A 22-year-old man was shot in the left hand and also taken to Stroger, where his condition was stabilized.

An 18-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the right leg and refused medical attention, police said.

The Latest
Thinking ahead to your next few meals? Here are some main dishes and sides to try.
“We’re kind of living through Grae right now,” Kessinger told the Sun-Times. “I’m more excited and nervous watching him play than I was when I broke in.”
The White Sox didn’t get a hit against Chris Paddock until the fourth inning as Twins deal the Sox’ eighth shutout of season.
Mendick, a utility infielder, has hit eight homers at Triple-A Charlotte. Lenyn Sosa, sent to minors.