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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 happened 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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Center4 teenagers shot near Little Village overnight, according to Chicago police

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WGN NewsNews report · May 24, 12:39 PM

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.

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · May 24, 3:51 PM

3 teens among 4 people hurt in Little Village shooting, Chicago police say

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Four young people were among the victims in a Southwest Side shooting on Sunday, Chicago police said.

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May 24, 12:39 PM: WGN News joined the source map.

May 24, 3:51 PM: ABC7chicago.com joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is needs review · outlier detected.