2 teens shot, 1 dead in West Lawn overnight, Chicago police say

Two teens were shot overnight in West Lawn, one fatally, police said.

At about 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, some people in a group of five walking on the 7200 block of South Avers Avenue took out firearms and began shooting at two others in their group. An 18-year-old sustained a shot to the head and was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The other victim, 16, had a gunshot graze wound on the cheek. He was treated on scene by Fire Department personnel and transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition.

Police said the shooters fled the scene. They later took three people into custody.

Detectives are investigating.