Chicago crime: 15-year-old shot in drive-by on Far South Side, police say

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A 15-year-old boy was shot in the face on the city’s Far South Side early Saturday morning.

What we know:

Officers responded to the 10000 block of S. Paxton Avenue in the South Deering neighborhood around 3:34 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department.

The victim was outside when a dark-colored sedan drove past and a gunman fired shots at him, police said.

The victim was shot in the left part of his face. He was treated by paramedics and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.

Police did not provide further details of the shooting.

Area detectives are investigating.

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