Chicago: Man wounded in shooting outside Rivers Casino

A man wounded in an overnight shooting outside Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is now recovering at a nearby hospital, according to authorities.

The victim, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, flagged down a Des Plaines police officer patrolling the casino parking lot at 3000 S. River Rd. just after 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Des Plaines police said.