A 56-year-old man was shot while standing outside in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, according to police, setting off a chain of events that ended with a minor crash near Loomis as he was being rushed to the hospital. He was struck in the rear and was being transported for treatment when the collision occurred, authorities said. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Chicago police told CBS News Chicago that the man was shot in the rear while outside, then placed in a vehicle headed to the hospital. On the way, that vehicle became involved in what police described as a minor traffic crash with a dark-colored sedan near the intersection in the 9500 block of South Loomis. The brief television report relays the police account, notes that no suspects had been identified, and does not indicate whether any charges were expected.
Victim Taken to Oak Lawn Hospital
The victim was reportedly en route to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, which lists its address as 4440 95th Street. According to Advocate Christ Medical Center, the facility provides emergency and trauma care for the south suburbs, a role that routinely places it at the center of serious incident responses from across the area.
Police Response
Chicago police told CBS News Chicago that detectives were actively investigating the shooting but had not immediately released any suspect description. Investigators asked anyone with information to contact Chicago police as the probe continues.
No further details about the victim’s condition were available in the initial report. This article will be updated as authorities release additional information.
