An early-morning fight inside a Back of the Yards home on Tuesday ended with a 47-year-old man shot twice in the shoulder and then taken into custody, according to Chicago police. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, and investigators say the case is still under active review.
What police say
Officers responded around 12:54 a.m. to a residence in the 800 block of West 52nd Street, where a 31-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man had gotten into a physical fight, police said. During the struggle, the woman allegedly pulled out a handgun and opened fire, hitting the man twice in the shoulder. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and placed in custody, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
Neighborhood context
The shooting adds to a string of violent incidents in Back of the Yards in recent months, including several cases with multiple victims that have triggered large police responses and sent wounded residents to area hospitals. Local coverage has highlighted how often those victims end up at the University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment. Recent episodes are detailed by ABC7 Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times.
Investigation
Area One detectives are leading the investigation. Police have not released information about what sparked the fight or how the two people involved know each other. Authorities say they are still collecting evidence and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
