Chicago shooting: Man shot near Union Station, police say

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Thursday, April 23, 2026 4:15PM
Man shot near Union Station, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are investigating a shooting during a busy morning commute in Chicago's West Loop on Thursday.

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The shooting happened at about 8:30 a.m. on Canal Street near Van Buren Street, police said.

ABC7 was at the scene as police were at the scene a about 9 a.m. near Union Station.

CPD said a 42-year-old man got into an argument with an unknown person.

The suspect then shot the 42-year-old in the leg, got into a black car and drove away, police said.

The victim was taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, and is expected to be OK.

Nobody is in custody.

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