Man shot following traffic crash in Roseland

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CHICAGO - A man was shot following a traffic crash in Roseland early Sunday.

The crash occurred in the 10300 block of South Cottage Grove.

At about 3:21 a.m., a 45-year-old man was in a traffic accident and exited the vehicle to exchange information with the driver of the striking vehicle, police said.

A verbal altercation ensued, and an offender from the striking vehicle produced a firearm and shot the victim. The offender then fled the scene.

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The man was shot in the neck and was transported to the hospital in fair condition.

No one is currently in custody.

Area Two detectives are investigating.