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5-year-old boy, man injured in drive-by shooting on Chicago's Near West Side

A 5-year-old boy and a man were injured during a drive-by shooting on Chicago's Near West Side overnight. 

The shooting happened around 12:35 a.m. at the Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments.

Chicago police were seen investigating a courtyard area taped off and lined with evidence markers. The complex is just across the street from UIC's campus and one block from Saint Ignatius College Prep.

CPD said a black sports-utility vehicle pulled up into a parking lot and someone inside fired shots at a large group in the 1000 block of West 14th Street. 

A 5-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. Police said a 39-year-old man was taken to the same hospital in good condition. 

The SUV drove off, last seen heading south on Morgan Street. 

The apartment complex is private property. It is unclear how the SUV may have gotten in, but residents told CBS Chicago they are concerned about the gate, as it's been broken for a while and anyone can drive in.

Neighbors spoke off camera because they are nervous of retaliation, but said the 5-year-old was seen playing around the complex often. They said they also woke up to the gunshots and pray the boy recovers.

As of Saturday afternoon, no arrests have been made. 

Area Three detectives are investigating.

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