1 shot after crash on I-57 on South Side', Illinois State Police say

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

1 shot after crash on I-57 on South Side
Illinois State Police said one person was shot after a crash the I-57 expressway on Chicago's South Side Monday night.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- One person was shot after a crash on I-57 on Chicago's South Side Monday night, Illinois State Police said.

Troopers responded to the report of a shooting in the northbound lanes of the expressway near 111th Street at about 10:07 p.m., police said.

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Police said a crash occurred between two vehicles, with both vehicles pulling over.

A suspect from one vehicle then fired at the victim from another vehicle, police said.

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The victim was transported to a hospital and the suspect fled the scene, police said.

Police blocked all lanes of the expressway at 119th Street as they investigate. They were back open shortly before 8 a.m.

Further details were not immediately available.

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