Suspect shoots man during attempted robbery in Back of the Yards
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was shot during an armed robbery in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening.
It happened in the 5100 block of South Laflin at 9:30 p.m.
Police say the victim was in an alley trying to jump-start a car when a robber came up to him with a gun and demanded his wallet.
When he wouldn't give it - the robber shot the man.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago hospital in fair condition.
No one is in custody.
Area One detectives are investigating.
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