Man shot while trying to prevent robbery outside Wicker Park café
Police said the man was shot in the torso – describing his injury as critical. He was rushed to Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
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Police said the man was shot in the torso – describing his injury as critical. He was rushed to Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
The shooting happened just before 4 a.m. outside Estelle's Café and Lounge at 2013 W. North Ave., just west of the iconic intersection of Milwaukee, Damen, and North avenues. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police believe the shooting is connected to robberies in the area. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
It happened just before 4 a.m. outside Estelle's Café and Lounge in the 2000 block of West North Avenue.
The Chicago Fire Department said it happened just before 4 a.m. outside Estelle's Café and Lounge in the 2000 block of West North Avenue.
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The victim was pronounced the man dead on the scene.
The body was found inside the building around 4:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Wicker Park Avenue.
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He was taken to Stroger Hospital and was reported in serious condition.
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