A Monday morning drive in Grand Crossing turned violent when a 20-year-old woman was shot while behind the wheel on Chicago’s South Side, police said. She was hit in the right forearm, managed to drive away from the scene, and was later taken to the University of Chicago Hospital, where she was listed in good condition. Investigators say they do not yet know whether she was specifically targeted, and no arrests have been reported.
What the police say
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 7300 block of South Stony Island Avenue. A gray SUV reportedly pulled up alongside the woman’s vehicle, and a man driving that SUV opened fire. The shooter then drove off southbound on Stony Island, the outlet reports, and Area One detectives are leading the investigation.
Investigation and how to help
As of Monday, police had not announced any suspects in custody, and detectives were continuing to canvass the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. Per the Chicago Police Department, anyone with information is asked to contact Area One detectives at (312) 747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.
South Side context
The shooting adds to a string of recent violence on or near stretches of Stony Island Avenue. In a separate case, CBS Chicago reported that a Feb. 26 mass shooting at a gas station in Woodlawn, on the 6600 block of South Stony Island, left four people wounded. Area One detectives also handled that investigation, underscoring how the corridor often draws law enforcement attention.
Police have not released a suspect description or a possible motive in Monday’s shooting. This article will be updated if authorities provide additional details.
