Leonardo Matias killed in Uptown shooting

Leonardo Matias was fatally shot in the Upton neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Matias, 21, was shot in the head during a drive-by shooting in the 1100 block of West Wilson about 10 a.m. Tuesday, authorities said.

Matias, of the 2300 block of North Mango Avenue, was initially taken in critical condition to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was declared dead at 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, authorities said.

The shooting happened across the street from Truman College and police do not believe Matias was the intended target.

Nobody has been charged for the murder.

Area North detectives are investigating.

— Sun-Times Media Wire

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