Early Monday turned deadly on Chicago's East Side when a 27-year-old woman was shot and killed inside a home on the 9600 block of South Avenue N, authorities said. Officers were called to the address around 2:37 a.m., found the woman with multiple gunshot wounds, and pronounced her dead at the scene, according to police. A weapon was recovered in the home, and a 29-year-old man was taken into custody as detectives opened an investigation. Charges were still pending as of Monday morning.
Police: Domestic Disturbance Call Preceded Shooting
Chicago police said officers were initially dispatched for a domestic disturbance call and discovered the 27-year-old victim inside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds, according to FOX 32 Chicago. The outlet reported that the Cook County medical examiner had not yet released the woman’s name as of Monday morning. Police said they recovered a weapon at the scene and that a 29-year-old man was taken into custody while detectives worked to piece together what happened inside the home.
Arrest Confirmed As Detectives Process Scene
The Chicago Police Department confirmed that a 29-year-old man was detained at the Avenue N address and that investigators were actively processing the scene, ABC7 Chicago reported. Detectives were gathering evidence and speaking with neighbors as part of the ongoing probe. Authorities had not released booking details or the identities of those involved.
Victim Not Yet Identified As Detectives Seek Leads
The Cook County medical examiner had not publicly identified the victim as of Monday morning, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Police have asked anyone with information or relevant video to contact investigators as they work to determine the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting.
Help Available For Those Facing Domestic Violence
Local coverage has noted that the incident was reported as a domestic disturbance. For people experiencing domestic violence or worried about someone who might be, the Illinois domestic violence hotline is available at 1-877-863-6338, ABC7 Chicago reported. Authorities have not released further details while the investigation remains active.
