Tow truck driver shot, seriously wounded while driving in West Englewood
CHICAGO (CBS) – A tow truck driver said he was driving down Hermitage Avenue in West Englewood one minute Wednesday afternoon, and the next, felt an excruciating pain after he was struck by gunfire in the back, arm, and leg.
As CBS 2's Steven Graves reported, the 23-year-old tow trick driver was driving along the 6800 block of South Hermitage Avenue around 12:26 p.m. when he was shot. He rushed to drive himself to St. Bernard Hospital, nearly two and a half miles away at 326 W. 64th St.
The driver was reported in serious condition.
The crime scene is near homes, and neighbors described hearing 10 gunshots. One woman said she dove to the floor around noon.
The man's black and white pickup truck with towing gear was seen parked at the front of the hospital, as officers gathered around the vehicle to investigate.
We did not spot any damage to the tow truck. But at the shooting scene, we did spot a red vehicle with bullet holes in it.
No one is in custody. Area One detectives are investigating.
