Man Shot In Back Of The Yards

CHICAGO (STMW) -- A man was shot early Monday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side.

The 24-year-old was standing outside in the 5400 block of South Justine Street about 1:20 a.m. when he heard gunfire and realized he'd shot in the hip and leg, police said.

He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition, police said.

A police source said the man is a documented gang member.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2015. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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