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12-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing On Sidewalk In West Englewood

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A 12-year-old girl was shot early Thursday morning in the West Englewood neighborhood.

Police say the girl was playing on the sidewalk, near 68th and Wolcott around 1:15 a.m., when shots were fired, and she was grazed by a bullet in the lower back.

The 12-year-old was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition.

A witness told investigators a white SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting. It's unclear who was the intended target.

Bullets also hit a car that was parked nearby.

Chicago police are still investigating and no one has been arrested.

So far this week, at least 4 children have been shot.

This is a developing story. 

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