CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the Uptown neighborhood Monday morning, Chicago police said.

The victim's mother identified him as Kahlif Norwood. She said they don't live far from the shooting and her son was in the area visiting friends when he was killed.

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The shooting took place at about 12:18 a.m. in the 5000-block of North Winthrop Avenue.

Police said the teen was standing outside when he was approached by a group of eight male suspects.

One of the suspects took out a gun and fired in the victim's direction, hitting him multiple times, police said.

The victim was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Irene Villa said she heard the shots ring out and

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