South Side shooting: Man in critical condition, suspect on the run

South Side shooting has left one man in critical condition and Chicago police are still working to find the suspect.

The incident happened at 3:06 p.m. Sunday in the 00-100 block of W. 79th Street, according to Chicago police.

A 20-year-old man was in a vehicle and when it came to a stop, he was approached by a suspect with a gun.  

The armed suspect fired several shots at the 20-year-old, striking him three times, according to police. 

The 20-year-old was taken to The University of Chicago hospital and is in critical condition. 

Officers are still searching for the suspect and the investigation is ongoing. 

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