4 Shot In South Austin Neighborhood

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four people were shot early Saturday afternoon in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood.

The victims were all near a sidewalk in the 500 block of North Leamington Avenue when they were shot shortly after noon.

A 42-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the back. He was treated and released on scene.

A 53-year-old man was struck in the thigh and a 64-year-old man was struck in the right leg. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition.

A fourth victim went to Loyola University Medical Center on their own, and was in good condition with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The victim's age and gender were not released.

No one is in custody Saturday afternoon, and Area Four detectives are investigating.

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