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Man fatally shot after West Town crash, Chicago police say

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NBC Chicago Staff

A man was killed after a traffic crash in the West Town area Sunday morning, Chicago police said.

According to authorities, a crash occurred in the 1500 block of North Magnolia at approximately 2 a.m. The driver of one of the vehicles got out to inspect the damage, and an individual in a red vehicle opened fire, striking him in the chest.

The suspect fled the scene, and the victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, police said.

No suspects are in custody, and Area Five detectives are investigating.

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