Chicago shooting: Robbery victim shot, critically injured on Near South Side, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man is left with critical injuries after being shot during a robbery in Chicago's Near South Side on Sunday morning, police said.

The shooting happened in the 2200 block of South Wabash Avenue at about 8:09 a.m., police said.

Police say a 21-year-old man was outside when someone with a gun walked up to him, demanding his property before suddenly firing shots in the victim's direction.

The suspect ran away after, police say, he shot the victim in both of his thighs.

"Just sad. It just don't make no sense," said Darnella Johnson, who lives nearby. "You can't even walk in your community or be safe or anything."

This brazen holdup has neighbors on edge.

"It just happens out of nowhere," said Casey Rodgers, who also lives in the area.

"It's crazy how it could happen to anyone at any time," added fellow resident, Finn Bjerknes. "I live relatively close to here. I'm out here walking all the time and it's just scary to think that stuff like that happens all the time."

The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital with critical injuries.

"You just got to be aware of your surroundings," Johnson said.

"It's really shocking every time. I've personally have had some friends who were injured or killed when things like this have happened. So, it does hit home," Rodgers added.

Area 3 Detectives are still searching for that shooter.

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