Man shot inside parked car during attempted robbery in Gage Park


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Chicago police are investigating an attempted robbery turned shooting that happened in Gage Park overnight.

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A 39-year-old man was sitting in a parked car in the 2500 block of West 56th Street at 12:31 a.m. Saturday when an armed offender approached him. 

The unidentified male offender got out of a silver sedan and demanded the victim’s phone at gunpoint. 

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There was a physical struggle and the offender fired shots before fleeing the scene. 

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Responding officers found the victim inside his car with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in fair condition. 

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No arrests have been reported. Area One Detectives are investigating.


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