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Crash leads to shooting near Dan Ryan Expressway in South Loop, police say

Crash leads to shooting in South Loop, police say
Crash leads to shooting in South Loop, police say 00:31

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago police say a crash led to a shooting at Des Plaines and Taylor near the Dan Ryan Expressway.

CPD tells us that a red Dodge Charger was observed speeding when it crashed into a semi-truck traveling Westbound.

The victim, 28, who is also a FOID concealed carry license holder, heard the crash and ran over. As he did, he observed two unaged males in the vehicle armed with firearms, police said. 

The driver of the charger fired several shots at the victim but missed. The victim did not return fire. 

The driver and passenger in the charger were taken to Stroger Hospital in fair condition. Both are being uncooperative about the incident, police say.

Two guns were recovered from the car.

The semi-truck driver was not hurt. No other injuries were reported. 

Area Three detectives are investigating. 

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