Person shot throwing out garbage on Chicago's South Side

CHICAGO - A person was shot while taking out the garbage Tuesday evening in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

The male, whose age was unknown, was outside throwing away garbage around 7 p.m. in the 5100 block of South Drexel Boulevard when he was struck by gunfire, police said.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the ankle and was transported to Providence Hospital of Cook County where he was listed in good condition, police said.