A 19-year-old Chicago man was found shot outside a Wal-Mart in northwest suburban Palatine on Tuesday night, police said.

Police were called to the store at 1555 N. Rand Road just before 7:30 p.m. following a call about gunfire and found the victim in the parking lot with a single gunshot wound, according to police.

The man was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge by Palatine Fire Department responders.

Police said the man was conscious and able to provide information about the shooting to officers.

According to a news release from Palatine police, initial reports from witnesses indicated that "offenders" were possibly inside the store, but when officers searched the store they determined the offenders "were no longer on the scene."

Palatine police said Wednesday morning their investigation is continuing, and they had no additional comment.

Anyone with information is asked to call Palatine police investigators at (847) 359-9000.

Check back later for updates.

Freelance reporter Elizabeth Owens-Schiele contributed.

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