According to Homewood police, a man was shot during an attempted carjacking and no one is in custody

HOMEWOOD, Ill. (WLS) — Homewood police said a man was shot by thieves early Wednesday morning as they tried to steal his car from his driveway.

Police said they arrived at the home in the 3000 block of Matthew just after 3:30 a.m. and received a report of a person shot and an attempted vehicle theft.

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Police said the victim heard his car starting in the driveway and saw suspects inside trying to steal it. As he approached them, they fired a pistol at him several times.

The victim was hit and ran back, police said. The thieves then fled the scene in another vehicle, leaving the victim's car behind.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening.

Nobody is in custody.

If you have any information about this incident, contact Homewood Police at 708-206-3420.