A quiet Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side turned chaotic when a 37-year-old woman was shot multiple times while sitting inside a vehicle in Hermosa, police said. The attack happened just before 1:30 p.m. and left the woman with several gunshot wounds. She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she is listed in good condition.
What the police say
Chicago police told investigators the woman was inside a vehicle when three people on foot walked up, pulled out guns and opened fire in her direction, according to CBS Chicago. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition, and Area 5 detectives are handling the case. No further details were immediately released.
Hermosa's recent incidents
Earlier this month, ABC7 Chicago reported a separate shooting in Hermosa that critically wounded a 22-year-old woman. The Chicago Sun-Times has also documented previous shootings on the 4000 block of West Cortland Street.
Citywide context
The Hermosa shooting lands in the middle of a violent holiday stretch across Chicago. Over Memorial Day weekend, CBS Chicago reported that at least 37 people were wounded in shootings citywide. The investigation in Hermosa remains active.
