Man, 19, shot during attempted carjacking in Homewood, police say

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A 19-year-old man was seriously injured after he was shot during an attempted carjacking Sunday night in the south suburbs.

The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. outside near a shopping complex located off of Halsted Street near Maple Avenue, Homewood police said.

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Police had blocked off the area as part of their investigation.

Multiple evidence markers could be seen throughout the parking lot of a TJ Maxx.

When officers arrived they found the injured victim, who was taken to a hospital.

Police said whoever was involved drove away from the scene. It was not immediately known how many suspect may have been involved in the crime.

Police have not yet provided a suspect vehicle description.

Homewood police said they are working with Illinois State Police in their investigation

No further information was available.