A 17-year-old girl was shot in the wrist early Tuesday in a drive-by attack near Wrightwood and Kilbourn on the Northwest Side, according to Chicago police. Around 4:45 a.m., a black SUV reportedly pulled up alongside her and someone inside opened fire. She was taken to Community First Medical Center in good condition, and no other injuries were reported.
FOX 32 Chicago reports that three people inside the SUV started shooting before speeding off. Area Five detectives are investigating, and officials have not released any suspect descriptions or a possible motive.
Violent Weekend Already Stretched City Resources
The shooting comes on the heels of a bruising weekend for Chicago. CBS Chicago reports that multiple shootings across the city left several people wounded and at least three dead, according to police. Those incidents were scattered across the South and Northwest Sides as detectives scrambled between crime scenes.
Belmont Gardens Neighborhood Context
Belmont Gardens and the larger Belmont Cragin area have been hit by repeated gun incidents this year, a pattern tracked in local coverage and highlighted by neighborhood reporters. The Chicago Sun-Times has documented several recent shootings in the area, underscoring how ongoing violence weighs on residents and small businesses.
Police Still Searching For Leads
Police say Area Five detectives are handling the case and are still working to identify the shooters, according to FOX 32 Chicago. No arrests have been reported, and officials have not released any suspect descriptions. Investigators say they will share more information as it becomes available.
