He was walking outside in the 500-block of West Roosevelt Road, near Canal Street, just before 9:15 p.m., when a male suspect approached him on foot, pulled out a gun and fired shots at him, CPD said.
The victim was shot in the head, but was able to get to Stroger Hospital, where he is in fair condition, police said.
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There are several stores and restaurants near where the shooting took place.
No one is in custody, and Area Three detectives are investigating.
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