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3 Young Women Shot Near 79th Street Red Line Station

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Three teenage girls and women were shot Tuesday evening near the Chicago Transit Authority Red Line station at 79th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway.

The shooting happened around 9 p.m.

Police said the victims were standing on the sidewalk when a silver sedan approached and began firing shots in their direction.

A 19-year-old woman was shot in the right foot, and a 16-year-old girl was shot in the right forearm. Both were in good condition.

A 13-year-old girl was shot in the left arm and was taken to the U of C's Comer Children's Hospital, also in good condition.

There was a heavy police presence at the scene, and traffic was being rerouted.

The CTA said the station was being bypassed.

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Police said all the victims were "very uncooperative" with officers and refused to answer any questions.

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