A 32-year-old woman was shot in the arm early Saturday while riding in a vehicle on Chicago's Near West Side, prompting a police investigation that continued into the morning.
Police say shots came from a white SUV on S. Morgan
According to CBS News, police said the woman was in a vehicle driving in the 1400 block of South Morgan Street around 2:45 a.m. when someone inside a white SUV fired at the car, hitting her in the arm. No arrests have been announced, and police did not immediately release her condition. Area Three detectives were assigned to the case and were investigating the scene, according to the outlet.
Citywide context
City officials have said shootings and homicides are down this year compared with recent periods, even as violent incidents continue in neighborhoods across Chicago. Recent local coverage highlighted those trends and officials' efforts to bolster investigations and prevention programs. Fox 32 Chicago summarized the city's recent numbers and comments from regional leaders.
Investigators ask for tips
Area Three detectives canvassed the Near West Side for witnesses and reviewed available surveillance footage as they worked to identify suspects, as reported by CBS News. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police. Authorities did not release further details about the victim or a possible motive.
