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Man shot, seriously wounded on Near West Side

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A man was shot and seriously wounded early Tuesday on the Near West Side.

The 35-year-old was standing outside in the 2100 block of West Adams about 2:35 a.m. when someone approached and fired at him, according to Chicago Police.

He was shot in the chest and taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition, police said.

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