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Man, 42, shot during fight near Union Station

By Will Hager
Published  April 23, 2026 10:19am CDT
West Loop
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A 42-year-old man was shot near Union Station in Chicago during the Thursday morning rush hour.
    • Police say he was approached by a stranger, an argument broke out, and the suspect then shot him in the leg.
    • The victim was taken to the hospital in good condition, and the suspect fled the scene in a black sedan.

CHICAGO - A man was shot near Union Station during the Thursday morning rush.

What we know:

The 42-year-old was standing outside around 8:30 a.m. when he was approached by someone he did not know who started arguing with him in the 300 block of South Canal Street, according to police.

The argument escalated into a fight when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot him in the leg. The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition. 

The suspect fled the scene in a black sedan.

Area Three detectives are investigating the shooting.

The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.

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