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Wudi@feddit.uk to Fuck Cars@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago

42-yr-old pedestrian in crosswalk almost hit by car. He kicks the car. The driver pulls out a gun and shoots the pedestrian.

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42-yr-old pedestrian in crosswalk almost hit by car. He kicks the car. The driver pulls out a gun and shoots the pedestrian.

chicago.suntimes.com

Wudi@feddit.uk to Fuck Cars@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago
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Driver nearly strikes pedestrian in West Loop crosswalk — then gets out of car and shoots him, police say
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The 42-year-old man, who could not be reached immediately by the Sun-Times, was shot once in the left leg and was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was in good condition, officials said.
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