Man shot during attempted carjacking in Homewood, police say

HOMEWOOD (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A man was shot during an attempted carjacking in the South suburbs Sunday night.

Police were called to a shopping complex near Halsted Street and Maple Avenue around 7:30 p.m.  That’s where they found a 19-year-old man who had been shot during an attempted carjacking.

He was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition.

Homewood police said those involved fled the scene but did not provide a vehicle description.

Officials are now working with Illinois State Police in their investigation.

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