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Man Shot Following Argument Over West Side Crash, Chicago Police Say

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A man was shot early Saturday morning after an argument over a traffic crash in South Austin on the West Side.

The man, 32, had gotten into a crash in the 5400 block of West Washington Boulevard about 12:20 a.m. when the driver of the other car opened fire following an argument, Chicago police said.

He was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the left calf, police said. He was listed in good condition, officials said.

No one was in custody.

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