Chicago police: Man killed in drive-by shooting in Back of the Yards

CHICAGO - An 18-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's South Side Thursday night.

Around 9:06 p.m., police say witnesses claim the victim was walking outside in the 4700 block of South Ashland Avenue when a vehicle drove by and an occupant inside fired a shot.

The 18-year-old was struck in the chest and taken to the University of Chicago hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.