A 16-year-old boy was shot Wednesday morning after he refused to hand over his belongings to a robber, Chicago police said.

       Shortly before 7 a.m., the boy was in the 400 block of South Western Avenue when he was approached by a robber who demanded his belongings. When the boy refused, the robber opened fire striking the teenage boy to the left arm.

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       The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in fair condition.

       No one was in custody, and detectives were investigating.

       Originally Published: Dec 13, 2023 at 12:38 pm