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2 wounded, 1 critically, in shooting on Chicago's West Side

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
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North Lawndale
FOX 32 Chicago

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CHICAGO - Two people were wounded, one critically, during a shooting on Chicago's West Side Tuesday.

The shooting occurred in the 3800 block of West Roosevelt.

At about 2:42 p.m., a 21-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were struck by gunfire, police said.

The woman was struck in the abdomen and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

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The man was struck in the thigh and self-transported to the hospital in good condition, police said.

There are no offenders in custody.

Area detectives continue to investigate.