Man shot during argument in West Garfield Park

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A man was shot during an argument Saturday night in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.

The man, 22, was arguing with another male about 10 p.m. at West Madison Street and North Pulaski Avenue, police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer. The suspect then pulled out a gun and shot the 22-year-old.

The victim was taken in serious condition to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County with gunshot wounds to the abdomen and buttocks, Greer said.

The gunman is not in custody early Sunday as Area North detectives investigate.

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