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Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Suspect In Shooting Of Teen

(CBS) Chicago Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in the shooting of a teen boy last month.

On Feb. 16, police say the an unknown male approached a 16-year-old boy in the 6200 block of S. Cottage Grove, produced a handgun and then fired it at the boy as he was fleeing.

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Chicago police surveillance photo of the suspect. (Credit: Chicago police)

Police say the the boy was wounded in the back and taken to University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition.

The suspect is described by police as a black male with short hair, 16-18 years old, between 6'0 and 6"2 and weighing between 150-160 pounds.

Police say the suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Central Detectives at (312) 747 8380.

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