A 24-year-old man was shot in the hand Thursday night during an attempted robbery in an alley in the 8000 block of South Drexel Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood. Police said the suspect came up behind the man in the alley, demanded his property, then fired a single shot before taking off. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
Police outline the attack
Chicago police told local reporters the attacker, described only as an unknown male armed with a handgun, approached the 24-year-old from behind, demanded his property and fired one shot before fleeing, as reported by WGN-TV. Area Two detectives are handling the investigation and are asking anyone with information to call (312) 747-8273 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.
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