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Two Teens Shot On Chicago's South Side, Police Say

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two 17-year-old boys were shot on Chicago's South Side Tuesday afternoon, police say.

The boys were standing at the mouth of an alley in the 6400 block of S. Western Ave. around 3 p.m. when they were approached by two unknown male offenders, according to police. One of the offenders then fired shots at the 17-year-olds, striking one in the abdomen and the other in the leg.

Both victims were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center. The boy struck in the abdomen was in serious condition while the boy who was struck in the leg was stable.

Area Central detectives are investigating.

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