Man shot, seriously wounded in Harvey drive-by shooting

Police investigate a shooting Thursday, May 10, 2018 in the 14500 block of Ashland Avenue in Harvey. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

A man was shot Thursday afternoon in a drive-by attack in south suburban Harvey.

The man was walking about 2 p.m. in the 14500 block of Ashland Avenue when someone fired shots at him from a passing vehicle, according to Harvey police spokesman Sean Howard.

Witnesses who were in the area described the vehicle as a newer-model, blue Jeep.

The man was struck in his leg and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in serious condition, but was expected to survive, Howard said.

Harvey police were investigating.

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