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4 teenagers shot near Little Village overnight, according to Chicago police
Chicago police say four teenagers were shot near Little Village on the city's Southwest Side overnight, and neighbors tell WGN-TV the shooting happened at an after-prom gathering.
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What happenedChicago police say four teenagers were shot near Little Village on the city's Southwest Side overnight, and neighbors tell WGN-TV the shooting happened at an after-prom gathering.
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4 teenagers shot near Little Village overnight, according to Chicago police
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Chicago police say four teenagers were shot near Little Village on the city's Southwest Side overnight, and neighbors tell WGN-TV the shooting happened at an after-prom gathering.