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Teen boy, 16, shot while waiting for friend in Near West SideSun-Times Wireon October 30, 2021 at 4:21 am

A 16-year-old boy was shot October 29, 2021 in the Near West Side. | Adobe File Photo

The teen was standing outside waiting for a friend about 7:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South Western Avenue when someone in the back seat of a black Kia fired shots.

A 16-year-old boy was shot while waiting for a friend Friday night in the Near West Side.

The teen was standing outside waiting for a friend about 7:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South Western Avenue when someone in the back seat of a black Kia fired shots, Chicago police said.

He was struck in the thigh and was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in good condition, police said.

Area Four detectives are investigating.

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