Teen charged after allegedly shooting 17-year-old girl on West Side

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A 16-year-old boy was charged after allegedly shooting a young girl in Chicago's Austin neighborhood Wednesday. 

Police say the incident occurred in the 4900 block of West Rice Street. The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was injured. 

The offender was arrested on Thursday in North Lawndale. He was scheduled to appear in juvenile court on Friday.

The boy was charged with a felony count of aggravated battery with discharging a firearm. 

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