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A 19-year-old man lost his life in a drive-by shooting. The circumstances have left the community members in fear for their safety.
What Happened
This morning, May 9, the 19-year-old man was standing outside on the 4000 block of West 69th Street. According to CBSNews.com, right before 2 am, a vehicle pulled up.
At the time, someone from inside the vehicle opened fire. The victim was hit in his lower back, according to police reports. Police were called.
Responding to shots fired, police arrived on scene. An ambulance did as well and transported the victim to Christ Hospital. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead. Police are reaching out to the community with a very specific intent.
Currently, there is no one in custody, and police need your help solving this murder. You can submit tips, videos, documents and other evidence anonymously through CPDTips.com. You can also use Text-to-Tip and remain anonymous. The number to text is 738477. Or call 1-800-535-STOP (7867). Cook County Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 in most cases leading to an arrest or charges for felonies. So, get paid to clean up your community.
The Takeaway
A 19-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting on May 9. The name of the victim has not been released. There is also no useful description of the vehicle. This story is fresh, but there is no one in custody. Police are asking for your help in solving this murder. You might also get paid for your information. This story will be updated as details develop.
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