Man shot in leg in Elgin
A 23-year-old man was shot in the leg by an unknown assailant Monday night in Elgin, police said.
The shooting occurred after 8:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Summit Street, according to an Elgin Police Department news release.
The victim told police he was confronted by a male Hispanic in his early- to mid-20s with black, shoulder-length hair, wearing gray pants and a while shirt.
The victim's injuries and were not considered life-threatening, the release said, stating that the man attempted to unsuccessfully "self-treat" his injuries. He then was driven to Advocate Sherman Hospital by an acquaintance.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Elgin police at (847) 289-2600.
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