3 shot, 2 critically, after being caught in crossfire in East Garfield Park

Police

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Three people were shot, two critically, Thursday night when they were caught in crossfire between two cars in East Garfield Park on the West Side.

The two men and a woman were in a car going north on California Avenue, and were attempting to turn north onto Van Buren Street, when they drove between two cars shooting at each other, Chicago police said.

A 38-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were struck multiple times and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they are in critical condition, police said.

A 27-year-old man was struck in the right leg and taken to the same hospital, where he is in good condition.

No one was in custody.

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