Man shot in head, uncooperative with police

A man who was shot in the head Tuesday afternoon on the West Side refused to tell officers who shot him or exactly where the incident occurred, police said.

Sgt. Javier Salazar said the 27-year-old man was taken to University Hospital in critical condition but was conscious and talking.

The victim originally said men approached him as he was walking in the 1700 block of Castroville Road, which led to a struggle and the shooting.

Salazar said the man later refused to cooperate with police and was being unclear about where the shooting happened and who might be responsible.

Police utilized a helicopter to search the area for suspects.