A Saturday argument on Chicago's South Side turned into a shooting when a man pulled a gun and shot a 47-year-old woman in the right leg in East Chatham, according to police. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was reported to be in good condition.
What police say
Chicago police said the violence broke out around 11:56 a.m. in the 8100 block of South Drexel Avenue after an argument with two men became physical. One of the men pulled out a firearm and shot the woman in the right leg, officers told reporters. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Area Two detectives are handling the case, police said.
Neighborhood context
The shooting is the latest incident in a South Side neighborhood that has struggled with persistent gun violence. A 2024 analysis found Chatham had one of the city's highest shooting fatality rates, with about one in three shooting victims dying, as reported by Block Club Chicago. National reporting at The Trace highlights research from the University of Chicago Crime Lab showing shootings in Chicago have become more lethal in recent years, and local groups have continued to push for more street-level prevention and resources in Chatham.
Investigation underway
Area Two detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department, and no arrests have been announced as of the most recent reports, according to FOX 32 Chicago. This story will be updated if authorities release additional details.
