Man, 23, dead after shooting in West Ridge: CPD
CHICAGO — Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot while driving in the West Ridge neighborhood Tuesday night.
The shooting on the North Side of the city has left 23-year-old man dead and multiple vehicles damaged.
According to police a 23-year-old man was driving his black Nissan in the 6200 block of North Francisco Avenue around 10:50 p.m. when an unknown individual approached and fired multiple shots towards him.
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Police said the victim tried to get away from the shooter and crashed into three vehicles on Devon Avenue before coming to a stop.
A witness told WGN News he tried to save the man’s life.
“… After a little bit a guy came over. I asked him what’s going on and he said he got shot. I got into my car for about minute or so and I called 911.”
Police said the man sustained a gunshot wound to the left side upper chest and was transported to Saint Francis Hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced dead.
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Residents in the West Ridge neighborhood told WGN News the neighborhood is typically quiet and do not understand why the shooting happened.
“You know the guy probably had a family at home, kids, people were probably expecting him,” a man said.
Police have not said if the victim was the suspected target. There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.
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