Boy, 16, shot and seriously wounded on Chicago's West Side

CHICAGO - A teenage boy was shot several times and seriously wounded Friday morning in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.

The 16-year-old was outside around 9:31 a.m. when gunfire broke out in the first block of North Keeler Avenue, according to Chicago police.

The boy was struck several times throughout the body and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was listed in serious condition, police said.

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There is no one in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.

No further information was immediately available.