Man, 27, Shot In The Neck In Lakeview Monday Night
By Stephen Gossett in News on Aug 2, 2016 2:25PM
A man was shot in the neck on Monday night in the heart of Lakeview, according to police.
The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 3200 block of N. Racine Ave. The victim, a 27-year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to the neck, police told Chicagoist. Witnesses heard the sound of gunfire and discovered the man lying on the ground. He was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center and listed in critical condition, according to police.
The attack occurred in the alley near the BP gas station at West Belmont Avenue and North Racine Avenue, according to NBC 5 reports.
Police did not disclose a motive for the shooting. No one was in custody as of early Monday morning.