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Shooting in south suburb leaves man hospitalized, police say
A man is in the hospital after a shooting late Friday in south suburban Steger, authorities said.
STEGER, Ill. - A man is in the hospital after a shooting late Friday in south suburban Steger, authorities said.
Steger police responded to a report of a possible gunshot victim at 4:30 p.m. in the area of Kings Road and Richton Road.
Officers found the man lying on the ground with possible gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital, and his condition is unknown, police said.
Details on the suspect or what led to the shooting haven't been released.
Authorities are still investigating the incident and are urging people to avoid the area until further notice.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Steger police dispatch at 708-754-8121 or the department at 708-755-0223.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.