CHICAGO, IL – On Thursday, a 37-year-old man was shot in the stomach outside his work truck in the 7700 block of S. Colfax. A known offender approached the victim and began firing in his direction. The victim, in an act of self-defense, returned fire, striking the offender in the thigh.
The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition. Hospital staff are closely monitoring his condition and providing the necessary treatment for his gunshot wound. The offender, whose identity has not been released, self-transported to Trinity Hospital in unknown condition.
Area detectives are investigating the incident, with charges pending against the offender.
Police are working to determine the motive behind the shooting and are asking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.