Man shot in North Kenwood after confronting car thieves

The man, 38, saw the thieves inside his car in the 4600 block of South Lake Park about 12:15 a.m. and approached them, police said.

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A man was shot early Tuesday in North Kenwood after confronting three men trying to steal his car, Chicago police said.

The man, 38, saw the thieves inside his car in the 4600 block of South Lake Park about 12:15 a.m. and approached them, police said. One of them opened fire and shot the man in the leg before fleeing, police said.

He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in good condition, police said.

Authorities arrested two suspects and later arrested a third. 

Charges were pending.

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