Chicago shooting: Woman fatally shot in motel, nobody in custody
Tragedy unfolded on the Southwest Side of Chicago on Thursday night as a woman lost her life in a shooting near a motel, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. in the 7700-block of South Cicero Avenue. Upon responding to the scene, officers discovered a woman, estimated to be between 30-35 years…
Tragedy unfolded on the Southwest Side of Chicago on Thursday night as a woman lost her life in a shooting near a motel, according to Chicago police. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. in the 7700-block of South Cicero Avenue.
Upon responding to the scene, officers discovered a woman, estimated to be between 30-35 years old, suffering from gunshot wounds to the neck and back. The victim was engaged in a verbal altercation with a male suspect, as reported by a witness. The situation escalated when the suspect produced a handgun and fired at the woman before swiftly fleeing the scene.
Emergency services rushed the victim to Advocate Christ Hospital, but tragically, she was pronounced dead. As of the latest update, the identity of the deceased woman has not been released.
Chicago police have not yet taken anyone into custody in connection with the incident. Area One Detectives have taken charge of the investigation, diligently working to gather information and uncover the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. The details provided by the witness will likely play a crucial role in the ongoing investigation, as authorities strive to apprehend the suspect and bring justice to the victim and her grieving loved ones.
