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Suspect shoots man during attempted robbery in Back of the Yards

Man wounded after being shot during attempted robbery in Back of the Yards
Man wounded after being shot during attempted robbery in Back of the Yards 00:18

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was shot during an armed robbery in the Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening.

It happened in the 5100 block of South Laflin at 9:30 p.m.

Police say the victim was in an alley trying to jump-start a car when a robber came up to him with a gun and demanded his wallet.

When he wouldn't give it - the robber shot the man.

The victim was taken to the University of Chicago hospital in fair condition.

No one is in custody.

Area One detectives are investigating. 

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