4 men hospitalized after shooting on Chicago's South Side, police say

Four men were injured by gunfire Thursday afternoon while walking near the sidewalk in West Englewood, police said.

What we know:

The shooting occurred at 12:53 p.m. near the 1600 block of West 59th Street when two armed male offenders approached the men and opened fire, according to Chicago police.

A 40-year-old man was shot in the flank and taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was initially reported in good condition. 

A 50-year-old man was shot in the back and transported to University of Chicago Hospital, also in good condition. 

Police said a 51-year-old man was shot in the groin and taken to University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.

A 35-year-old victim was shot in the right thigh and taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition.

What we don't know:

No one is in custody. It's unclear if the victims and suspects knew each other.

Area detectives are still investigating.

The Source: Details for this story were provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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