A 49-year-old man was shot inside a residence in Washington Park early Friday morning, police said.<\/p>\n
The incident took place around 12:10 a.m. in the 5700 block of South Michigan Avenue. According to authorities, the victim was inside the home with four other men when one of them pulled out a handgun and shot him in the cheek.<\/p>\n
The offenders fled the scene after the shooting.<\/p>\n
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.<\/p>\n
No arrests have been made, and Area One detectives are currently investigating the case.<\/p>\n
The shooting is under investigation by the Chicago Police Department’s Area One detectives. Residents of the Washington Park neighborhood are advised to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The community is left hoping for a swift and safe resolution to this unfortunate incident.<\/p>\n
* What happened in the shooting?
\n The victim was shot in the cheek while inside a residence in Washington Park.
\n* How old was the victim?
\n The victim was 49 years old.
\n* Where did the shooting occur?
\n The incident took place in the 5700 block of South Michigan Avenue.
\n* What is the current status of the investigation?
\n The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
\n* Where is the victim being treated?
\n The victim is being treated at the University of Chicago Hospital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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