3 People Shot On 79th Street Near Drexel Avenue

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Three people were shot and wounded Thursday evening on 79th Street near Drexel Avenue.

The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. at the site, which is on the cusp of Grand Crossing and East Chatham.

A 36-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the thigh and was taken to Jackson Park Hospital in good condition, police said.

A 45-year-old man was shot in the right hand, and was taken to the same hospital in good condition, police said.

A 26-year-old woman was shot in the left eye, and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.

The victims were attending a repass in the area when a dark-colored Chevrolet Malibu stopped and someone inside fired shots, police said.

No one was in custody Thursday night. Area Two detectives were investigating.

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