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Man, 35, shot in Austin; 2 in custody

By  Sun-Times Wire
   
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Police investigate a shooting early Tuesday in the first block of South Leamington Avenue. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Two possible shooters were in custody after a man was wounded by gunfire early New Year’s Day in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.

At 2:01 a.m., the 35-year-old was walking on a sidewalk in the first block of South Leamington Avenue when he was shot in the left foot, according to Chicago police. He was taken to Loretto Hospital, where his condition was stabilized.

Police said two suspects were taken into custody.

Chicago Police investigate the scene where a person was shot in the left foot, Tuesday morning in the first block of South Leamington in the Austin neighborhood. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Chicago Police investigate the scene where a person was shot in the left foot, Tuesday morning in the first block of South Leamington in the Austin neighborhood. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

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