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Gunmen exited truck and shot 22-year-old

by Indira Patel

CHICAGO, IL – On Monday, a 22-year-old male was shot in the back of the right thigh in a brazen attack on the 1100 block of E. 72nd St. The incident occurred at around 12:02 a.m. when a dark truck approached the young man, who was walking eastbound. Two unknown male suspects exited the vehicle and opened fire, striking the victim before fleeing the scene.

The victim was transported to U of C Hospital in good condition, but the community remains on edge following the violent incident. Area One Detectives have taken charge of the investigation and are working tirelessly to identify the suspects and uncover the motive behind the shooting.

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As of now, no suspects are in custody, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The attack was unprovoked, detectives reported.

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