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Girl, 17, shot outside Chicago Jewel-Osco
A 17-year-old girl was shot outside a Jewel-Osco grocery store Tuesday night in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood.
CHICAGO - A 17-year-old girl was shot outside a Jewel-Osco grocery store Tuesday night in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood.
What we know:
The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. outside the store located at 1224 S. Wabash Ave., according to police.
A witness told police there was an altercation between the teen and another person when a gun was pulled out and fired.
The teen was shot once in her thigh and was treated by paramedics at the scene before being transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was listed in good condition.
What they're saying:
DJ Singh lives two blocks away from the Jewel.
"That’s horrible. That could’ve been anyone. Hopefully they find who did it," he said.
The shooting left local residents rattled.
"I do most of my grocery shopping here, so I just kind of mind my business. Be visual if I do see something around me. If I see something, keep my head down," Singh said.
Another resident who did not want to be identified said he sees kids out at night who appear to be drinking.
"There’s no place for them, no guidance. If there’s no training, they pick it up off the streets," he said.
What's next:
Police said no arrests have been made. Area Three detectives are investigating.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.