A violent encounter at a Back of the Yards neighborhood liquor store in Chicago resulted in a chaotic shootout on Friday night, leaving five individuals with gunshot wounds. The incident took place around 10:20 p.m. in the 1900 block of West 51st Street, escalating from an argument to physical violence and then to gunfire.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a 22-year-old woman involved in the dispute drew a firearm and began shooting inside the store. Following this, a man within the same group took the gun from her and discharged additional rounds; subsequently, another man returned fire amidst the fray. No weapons were recovered from the site of the shootout, and the investigation is being led by Area 1 detectives.
The CBS Chicago reported that the 22-year old woman who initiated the shooting was shot herself, sustaining injuries to the heel and thigh. She self-transported to Rush University Medical Center and is now in good condition but has since been taken into custody with charges pending.
The other individuals caught in the incident include two men, aged 22 and 48, both in critical condition, with the former experiencing a chest wound and the latter an abdominal wound. A 61-year-old woman who suffered a graze wound to the elbow chose to refuse medical attention. A 46-year-old man was treated for a hand injury and is said to be in good condition.
