East Garfield Park, Chicago shooting: Man shot during struggle with armed robbery suspect in 3100-block of West Madison Street
A man was shot during a struggle with an armed robber on the city's West Side on Saturday night, Chicago police said.
Police said the shooting happened in the East Garfield Park neighborhood's 3100-block of West Madison Street around 10:50 p.m.
A 44-year-old man was walking on the sidewalk when a gunman approached him and demanded his belongings, police said.
Police said a struggle ensued, and the gun went off, striking the victim in the ankle.
The victim took himself to Stroger Hospital, where he is in good condition.
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The gunman fled the scene.
There is no one in custody, and Area Four detectives are investigating.
Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.
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