Intruder shot after breaking into home in South Austin

The man was shot by a resident of the home in the 5800 block of West Iowa Street.

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A man was killed in a shooting June 7, 2020, in the 12300 block of South Wallace Street in West Pullman.

A man was shot after his home was broken into on the Northwest Side Tuesday.

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A man was shot and seriously wounded after he broke into a home in South Austin Tuesday.

A resident of the home in the 5800 block of West Iowa Street saw the man enter and shot him in his hand, flank and elbow just before 6:30 p.m., Chicago Police said.

He was taken to Loyola University Medical Center, where he was listed in serious condition, police said.

Police said the resident had a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card.

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