Watch CBS News

Man Shot At Park In Brookfield

CHICAGO (STMW) -- A 22-year-old man was shot at a park in west suburban Brookfield Thursday night.

About 9 p.m., he and two other people were yelling at each other at J.C. Ehlert Park near Congress Park and Elm avenues, according to a statement from Brookfield police.

One of the other people then shot him in the back, police said. He was taken to a hospital but police did not release his condition.

The shooter and "accomplice" ran away eastbound through the park toward Prairie Avenue, police said.

Police are asking anyone with information to call detectives at (708) 485-8131, or anonymously at (708) 485-1741.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2015. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.