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Mass shooting reported in Chicago park, several feared injured
Chicago police are reporting that several people have been shot in a park in the city's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Chicago: Chicago police are reporting that several people have been shot in a park in the city's Back of the Yards neighborhood.[caption id="attachment_1122193" align="alignleft" width="380"]
Representational image. AFP.[/caption]A police spokesman said investigators have not yet determined how many were shot in the park on the city's southwest side. He added it wasn't known if there were fatalities.The shooting occurred late Thursday. Several ambulances had responded to the scene.AP
First Published:Sep 20, 2013, 14:28:13 IST
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