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Man shot in chest, critically injured in Chicago shooting

February 10, 2024 / 4:27 PM CST / CBS Chicago

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man is in critical condition after he was shot on Chicago's West Side Saturday afternoon.

According to the Chicago Police Department, a 34-year-old man was near the sidewalk in the 2400 block of South Pulaski Road when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.

Someone inside started firing and struck the victim in the chest.

The man was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was initially reported in critical condition.

No one is in custody as detectives investigate.

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Beth Lawrence

Beth Lawrence is a digital producer for CBS Chicago. Beth joined CBS Chicago as a member of the newsroom assignment desk before taking on her current role. Previously she worked as an on-air reporter and anchor. Beth holds journalism degrees from the University of North Carolina and Northwestern University.