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Person Shot at Gas Station on South Damon Avenue

Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
7951 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, USA
Summary: A person was shot at a gas station located at 7901 South Damon Avenue in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. The victim, an older male, sustained two gunshot wounds to the groin but was reported to be in good condition. The victim alleged that the security guard at the gas station was the shooter. Police responded promptly, detained one individual (believed to be the security guard), and recovered a weapon at the scene. There was some initial confusion regarding the exact location of the incident, but it was ultimately confirmed to have occurred between pumps two and three at the gas station. Officers ensured the safety of the scene, coordinated medical response, and continued to investigate the circumstances, including interviewing the victim and securing evidence.
  1. Incident Location Confirmed
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  2. Crime Scene Secured and Evidence Preserved
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  3. Caution Issued: Victim May Be Armed
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  4. Weapon Recovered
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  5. Victim Condition and Details
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  6. Police Arrive and Detain Suspect
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  7. Victim Identifies Security Guard as Shooter
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  8. Initial Report of Person Shot
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