A 41-year-old woman was shot and seriously wounded early Monday in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, according to police. The gunfire broke out around 2:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of West LeMoyne Street, where the woman was struck multiple times in the body. She was taken to Stroger Hospital and listed in serious condition, and Area 5 detectives have opened an investigation as officers search for whoever pulled the trigger.
Police Hunt Shooter After Early-Morning Gunfire
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the woman was outside on the 4200 block of West LeMoyne Street when someone opened fire, hitting her multiple times. She “was unable to provide further details” about the attack, the outlet reported. She was transported to Stroger Hospital, where she remains in serious condition, and detectives from Area Five are handling the case.
Shooting Lands Amid Broader Crime Decline
Monday’s violence comes even as Chicago officials have pointed to an overall drop in serious crime. Preliminary numbers for 2025 showed fewer murders and shootings across the city, according to ABC7 Chicago, which reported that police and community groups credit a mix of policing strategies and violence-intervention programs for the progress.
What Police Say Happens Next
Investigators have not released a suspect description or any possible motive. Police say they are interviewing witnesses and reviewing whatever video or other evidence they can find. As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, detectives assigned to Area Five are leading the investigation, and the department is asking anyone with information to contact them. This story will be updated as authorities release additional details.
