Man Found Shot and Critically Injured in Rogers Park
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident after a 26-year-old man was discovered critically injured on a street in Rogers Park early Sunday morning.
According to reports, a passerby found the man on his hands and knees in the 1700 block of West Albion Street around 5:50 a.m. Upon arrival, officers determined that the victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the throat.
Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was unable to communicate with first responders. Police are currently looking into the possibility that the shooting may have been a result of a robbery.
A blood trail was found leading from the location where the man was discovered to the third floor of a nearby apartment building.
Emergency medical services transported the victim to St. Francis Hospital, where he underwent surgery and is currently in critical condition.
This incident marks the first shooting in Rogers Park this year.
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