A domestic dispute that spilled into the early morning hours on Chicago’s Far South Side ended with gunfire, a trip to the hospital, and one woman in handcuffs on Monday.
Police say a 31-year-old man was shot in the thigh around 12:01 a.m. during an argument in the Brainerd neighborhood on the 9300 block of South Laflin Street. The woman involved was taken into custody at the scene, and Chicago Fire Department crews rushed the man to Christ Hospital, where he was listed in good condition.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, the dispute turned violent when the woman pulled out a handgun and fired, striking the man in the thigh. Officers arrived quickly, detained the woman, and secured the weapon while paramedics treated the victim. Police told FOX 32 that charges are pending.
Scene fits a pattern in Brainerd
The shooting slots into a troubling pattern for Brainerd, where late-night confrontations and arguments have repeatedly escalated into gunfire this year. In February, Hoodline reported a South Ashland gunfight that left two men wounded. Then, in April, another Brainerd argument ended with a victim in critical condition. Together, these incidents highlight how often bullets have been flying on and around residential blocks on the Far South Side this year.
Investigation and what’s next
Chicago police said Area Two detectives are still investigating Monday’s shooting and that charges against the woman are pending. The identities of the people involved have not been released. As noted by FOX 32 Chicago, officers have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Area Two detectives. Investigators have not publicly detailed a motive.
Help and resources
If you or someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
For support with domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at thehotline.org or by phone at 1-800-799-7233.
