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Teen shot inside South Shore residence; person of interest being questioned

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Updated  May 30, 2022 10:35pm CDT
South Shore
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CHICAGO - A person of interest is being questioned after a 17-year-old was shot inside a South Shore residence.

The shooting occurred in the 7400 block of South Merrill.

At about 5:52 p.m. Monday, the victim was inside a residence when he was approached by a known offender, who produced a handgun and fired shots, police said.

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The teen was shot in the neck and buttocks. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition, police said.

Area Detectives are investigating.