Crime & Safety

Tow Truck Driver Shot On Chicago's Southwest Side

The man was shot in the right thigh and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.

(CBS Chicago)

September 2, 2025 / 5:48 AM CDT

A tow truck driver was injured in a drive-by shooting overnight in the West Elsdon neighborhood.

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Just after midnight, Chicago police said a 35-year-old man was driving eastbound in the 3700 block of West 55th Street when someone fired shots from inside a black sedan.

The man was shot in the right thigh and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.

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