A 46-year-old Lincoln Park man is in “stable” condition after being shot near Damen and Diversey this morning. No one is in custody.

Witnesses said that a man yelled gang-related phrases from a Honda before shots rang out around 4:15AM.

The victim appeared to be struck by a single bullet that entered his left abdomen and then exited his right lower back. He is being treated at Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Police say the shooting occurred at 2001 West Diversey.

More To Come?

A source with a proven track record in gang-related issues tells us that the Latin Kings street gang is looking to make moves on the North Side, particularly around Western and Roscoe, Wrigleyville and Uptown.

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