A sidewalk robbery in Belmont Cragin left a 28-year-old woman shot and robbed Monday night on the 5700-block of West Diversey Avenue, police said. The attacker demanded her belongings, struck her with a pistol, and opened fire, wounding her in the buttocks and ankle. She was transported to Loyola Hospital in fair condition.
Chicago police say an unknown offender approached the woman on the sidewalk, produced a gun, and demanded her property. Officers say the suspect took the items, hit her with the pistol, then fired shots that struck her in the buttocks and ankle, according to ABC7 Chicago.
Area detectives are investigating the attack. "Authorities did not immediately provide further information," according to ABC7 Chicago.
Neighborhood context
The stretch of Diversey and nearby commercial corridors in Belmont Cragin have seen previous violent incidents, including a 2023 fatal beating in the 5700 block of West Diversey, according to reporting by the Chicago Sun-Times. Residents and local outlets have pushed for more safety measures after high-profile crimes, with Block Club Chicago reporting on neighbors' calls for increased security following previous shootings.
What the police say
No arrests were announced as of Tuesday morning, and detectives said the investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact the Chicago police's Area detectives.
