16-year-old killed, 2 others wounded in Far South Side shooting, police say

A 16-year-old boy is dead and two others are hospitalized after a shooting Sunday on Chicago's Far South Side, authorities said. 

Deadly Shooting on Chicago's Far South Side

What we know:

The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. in the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue, according to Chicago police.

The three males were inside a residence when they were struck by gunfire. An 18-year-old was shot in the right arm and wrist and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. A 17-year-old sustained eight gunshot wounds and was transported to the same hospital in critical condition, authorities said.

The third victim, a 16-year-old, was shot nine times and taken to Christ Medical Center in critical condition. Police said he was later pronounced dead. 

As of around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the Cook County Medical Examiner identified the teen as Makai Rodriguez. 

What we don't know:

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation and the 16-year-old boy's identity hasn't been released.

Police said they are speaking to a person of interest.

We'll bring more updates to this story as they become available. 

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