GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A 28-year-old Gary man was shot Saturday inside a McDonald's, police said.

The man was found in the lobby of the restaurant, located at 1527 W. Fifth Ave., with a gunshot wound to the back, police said.

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Police said the shooting was the result of an apparent robbery.

The man was taken to Methodist Northlake Hospital and later transferred to University of Chicago Medical Center for advanced medical care.

Police did not immediately provide the man's condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call Gary police at (219) 881-1210.

Police said in a statement:

"The Gary Police Department asks residents to remain calm following the isolated incident at McDonald's earlier today, as there is no current indication

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