Crime & Safety

Person Seriously Injured After Shooting On Dan Ryan: ISP

Illinois State Police said they found the person in the northbound lanes of I-94 at around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Eileen O'Gorman's profile picture
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
State police have noted a drastic increase in Cook County expressway shootings over the past year.
State police have noted a drastic increase in Cook County expressway shootings over the past year. (Jonah Meadows/Patch)

CHICAGO — A person was seriously injured in a shooting Wednesday night on the Dan Ryan Expressway, state police told Patch.

Troopers responded to a call of shots fired on I-94 near 69th Street at around 8:45 p.m. and found an injured male in the northbound lanes of the expressway. He was taken to a local hospital where his condition is unknown.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the shooting is asked to contact Illinois State Police at 847-294-4400.

Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

RELATED: September Shooting Marks 171st On Cook County Expressway This Year

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Chicago