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Boy, 12, shot while riding bike in South Chicago, police say

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CHICAGO (CBS) — A 12-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the leg in South Chicago Friday night.

The shooting happened around 10:13 p.m. in the 8700 block of South Burley Avenue.

Police say the boy was riding his bike when he saw a dark vehicle on the street and heard multiple shots fired.

He was struck in the leg and was taken to Trinity Hospital in good condition.

No arrests were made. Area 2 detectives were investigating. 

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