11-year-old boy hurt in shooting in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood
The boy, approximately 11 years old, was on the sidewalk in the 7100 block of South Union Avenue when he was struck in the arm by unknown gunfire.
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The boy, approximately 11 years old, was on the sidewalk in the 7100 block of South Union Avenue when he was struck in the arm by unknown gunfire.
The shootout took place outside Jim's Original in University Village. Shardaa Gray reports.
Bullets flew and left one man dead and another wounded outside Jim's Original in University Village. Shardaa Gray reports.
It was unclear late Monday if there were any injuries.
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