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Man shot in the back in West Town

By Jordan Owen

A man was shot Monday afternoon in the West Town neighborhood.

The 28-year-old was shot in the lower back by three males in the 1400 block of North Fairfield about 1:15 p.m., according to Chicago Police.

He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where his condition stabilized.

Police said the shooting might be gang-related.

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