Crime & Safety
Man Survives Monday-Night Shooting in West Chicago; Police Say Victim Was Targeted
Police in West Chicago are investigating Monday night shooting in 300 block of Barber Street.
West Chicago police are investigating a Monday-night shooting whose victim apparently was targeted.
The West Chicago Police Department said the shooting occurred about 9:25 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, in the 300 block of Barber Street. Police said a victim, identified only as a male, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
“The victim appears to have been targeted, and no additional threat to public safety is believed to exist at this time,” the department said in a release on Tuesday. “However, residents are always encouraged to report any suspicious activity.”
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Police said more information will be provided as it becomes available.
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