Man, 27, shot in ear in South Shore, declines treatment

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A man suffered a gunshot wound to his ear Wednesday night in the South Shore neighborhood, but declined treatment.

The 27-year-old was standing in the street about 6:45 p.m. in the 6700 block of South East End Avenue when he heard shots and felt pain, according to Chicago Police.

He was struck in one of his ears, but declined medical attention, police said.

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