Man Claiming to Be Robbed Near Navy Pier Shot Himself: Police

Authorities initially said an unknown offender shot the victim in the leg before fleeing

A man who claimed to be shot during a robbery near Navy Pier early Saturday actually shot himself, according to Chicago Police.

Authorities initially said that around 2:20 a.m., a 22-year-old man was walking down the street on the 600 block of East Illinois, when an unknown offender approached him with a handgun and announced a robbery.

He was shot in the leg and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in stable condition, authorities said.

Chicago Police spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi tweeted shortly before 2:30 p.m. Saturday that the victim actually shot himself. 

"After review of physical evidence & surveillance, CPD determined victim who said he was shot/robbed near Navy Pier actually shot himself," Guglielmi tweeted.

No further details were released in the incident and authorities continue to investigate. 

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