Man shot after traffic accident in Chatham

The 19-year-old is in critical condition after being shot in his chest Thursday afternoon, police said.

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A man was shot Thursday afternoon after getting into a traffic accident with a stolen car in Chatham, according to Chicago police.

The 19-year-old was in a Dodge Charger in the 7900 block of South Dobson Avenue when the car collided with a stolen truck about 3:30 p.m., police said. Following the crash, the man stepped out of the car and someone shot him in his chest, police said.

He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where was listed in critical condition, police said.

No one was in custody.

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