Man trying to buy a car in Chicago gets shot instead

By FOX 32 Digital Team

Published June 10, 2023 5:48pm CDT

CHICAGO - A man was shot in Chicago on Saturday while trying to buy a car.

Chicago police said the man had arranged to meet the alleged seller over a social media marketplace.

They arranged to meet on North Malden near Montrose in Sheridan Park around 3 p.m.

Police said the victim was met by two guys. One of them pulled out a gun and demanded the victim hand over his stuff.

The victim tried to run off, but he was shot in the chest.

The victim was hospitalized in good condition.