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Chicago crime: Man, 19, shot in leg in Washington Heights

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Updated  August 11, 2022 4:34pm CDT
Washington Heights
FOX 32 Chicago

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CHICAGO - A 19-year-old man was shot in Washington Heights Thursday morning.

The shooting occurred in the 9500 block of South Lowe.

At about 11 a.m., the 19-year-old man was on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle approached, Chicago police said.

An offender inside the vehicle produced a firearm and fired shots at the victim.

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The 19-year-old was struck in the left leg.

He was transported to the hospital in good condition.

Area Two detectives are investigating.