Man shot to death in West Englewood

The 26-year-old was outside in the 6500 block of South Wolcott Avenue when someone approached him and opened fire, Chicago police said.

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A man was shot to death Friday evening in West Englewood.

Darion Devon Ross, 26, was outside about 5:45 p.m. in the 6500 block of South Wolcott Avenue when someone approached him and opened fire, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

He was struck in the arm and head and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.

There was no one in custody.

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