Chicago shooting, today: Man shot, critically hurt in 1700-block West Albion Avenue in Rogers Park, police say

Chicago police are investigating after a man was shot in the throat on Sunday morning.

The shooting happened at about 5:50 a.m. in the 1700-block of West Albion Avenue, according to police.

A man, 26, was outside when police said he was shot in the throat, police said.

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Chicago police said the shooter fled the scene. It was not immediately known how many people were involved in the shooting.

The 26-year-old was rushed to St. Francis hospital in critical condition, police said.

Nobody is in custody.