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Man shot in Woodridge

The shooting happened about 11:50 p.m. in the 7200 block of Woodard Avenue, according to the Woodridge police

By Ebony Ellis

The SWAT team responded to the scene of a male barricaded inside a home Feb. 17, 2021, in Gresham. — Police discovered a man with a gunshot wound in Woodridge on July 27, 2019.

A 29-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Saturday in west suburban Woodridge.

An officer heard several gunshots about 11:50 p.m. in the 7200 block of Woodard Avenue and responded to the scene, Woodridge police said in a statement.

The officer found the man with a gunshot wound and provided aid, police said. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

A preliminary investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an argument, police said. Woodridge police are investigating.

Anyone with tips is asked to call Woodridge detectives at 630-960-8998.

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