Man shot, killed in Austin

Christopher Lewis, 40, was sitting in a vehicle when someone approached him and fired shots, police said.

A boy, 16, was shot in Chicago Lawn July 16, 2020.

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A man was shot and killed in Austin on Tuesday evening, police said.

Christopher Lewis, 40, was sitting in a vehicle in the 1100 block of South Mason Avenue about 7:15 p.m. when someone approached the car on foot and fired shots, according to Chicago police.

Lewis was struck in the head. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

No arrests were reported and detectives are investigating.

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