News Crime Chatham

Man shot in Chatham

By Sun-Times Wire

A man was shot early Sunday in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side.

The 31-year-old was shot in the leg about 4:35 a.m. in the 7900 block of South Eberhart, according to Chicago Police.

He was taken in good condition to Stroger Hospital, police said.

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