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Uptown shooting leaves 4 people wounded

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A shooting in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood Saturday afternoon left four people wounded, according to authorities.

Chicago fire officials confirmed the shooting occurred just after 12:30 p.m. in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue.

Chicago police said that four people were approached by at least two gunmen that opened fire before fleeing the scene.

  • A 26-year-old woman was struck in the facial area and taken to St. Francis Hospital, where she is reported to be in good condition.
  • A 28-year-old woman was struck in the head and shoulder and taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she is reported to be in good condition.
  • A 43-year-old man was struck in the leg and taken to St. Francis Hospital, where he is reported to be in good condition.
  • A 61-year-old woman was struck in the leg and taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she is reported to be in good condition.

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