Two people were wounded in an exchange of gunfire outside Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side Saturday afternoon following an attempted carjacking.
According to police, A 46-year-old man was walking toward his parked car outside the mall just before 12:40 p.m. when he noticed another man trying to enter his car.
An exchange of gunfire then ensued between the victim, who is a FOID and concealed carry permit-holder and perpetrator.
The perpetrator then entered a nearby vehicle that later caused a traffic collision in the 7900 block of South Pulaski Road.
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The 46-year-old man was taken to Christ Hospital with a gunshot wound to his right wound and left thigh in fair condition.
A total of three suspects were taken into custody following the traffic collision, with the suspect involved in the exchange of gunfire sustaining a graze wound to his head.
He was taken to a nearby hospital in good condition.
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Area One detectives are currently investigating the shooting and charges are pending against the suspects.
There is currently no further information available.
