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The incident resulted in three teenagers shot at different points along downtown State Street, near iconic landmarks like the Chicago Theater. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a female teenager lying on the ground, her injuries critical, while another female and a male teenager were also wounded nearby. The victims appeared young, emphasizing the troubling trend of youth violence striking during holiday celebrations.
Rescue efforts swiftly commenced, with ambulances arriving to transport the injured. While details remain limited, reports suggest the victims were struck by gunfire amid a frantic scene with panicked crowds. The community’s prayers and urgent calls for support echoed as responders tended to the wounded.