Man cleaning weapon accidently shoots other in Albany Park, Chicago police say
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CHICAGO (WLS) — A man was shot while someone near him was cleaning a gun on the city’s Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.
It happened on Thursday at about 11:55 a.m. in the 3700 block of W. Agatite Avenue, police said.
A 32-year-old man was cleaning a firearm inside an home when it discharged.
A bullet hit a 20-year-old man’s right hand.
Chicago police said the 20-year-old was taken to Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in good condition.
Police said the 32-year-old man is a valid FOID holder.
Nobody is in custody.
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