Man shot after refusing to give up belongings during armed hold-up on Far South Side

CHICAGO (WGN) — A man is recovering in the hospital on Saturday morning after officers say he was shot after refusing to give up his belongings during an armed holdup on the Far South Side.

Officers say the armed robbery unfolded just after 1 a.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of South Ashland Avenue, in Morgan Park.

According to police, the victim, a 34-year-old man, was standing outside in the area when two armed males approached on foot.

Officers said the thieves then demanded the victim’s belongings, but he refused and attempted to walk away.

But police say as the victim began walking, one of the offenders opened fire in his direction, striking him in the hip and thigh.

They then stole the victim’s belongings and fled the scene on foot. The victim was later hospitalized in good condition.

Authorities say no arrests have been made in connection with the robbery and an investigation is now underway.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Two Detectives at 312-747-8273 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.