South Shore shooting: Man shot in back while getting into his vehicle

A 26-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded while getting into his vehicle Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.

Around 12:10 p.m., police say the male victim was in the 1800 block of E. 73rd St. when an unknown man approached on foot and fired at least one shot.

The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the lower back and was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious but stable condition, police said.

No other injuries were reported.

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Nobody is in custody, according to police.

The gunman fled southbound on 73rd St.

The investigation is ongoing.