A late-night walk on Chicago’s Far South Side turned violent Monday when a woman in her late 30s was shot in the leg in Auburn Gresham, according to police.
The 38-year-old was on foot when she suddenly heard gunfire and felt pain in her leg, police said. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was listed in fair condition. Calumet Area detectives responded to the scene, and early Tuesday there were still no reported arrests.
Police: Victim Struck On Halsted Near 79th
Around 11:30 p.m., the woman was walking in the 7900 block of South Halsted Street when shots rang out and she realized she had been hit, according to CBS Chicago. The outlet reports she was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition while Calumet Area detectives took over the investigation. As of Tuesday morning, police said no one was in custody.
A Troubled Stretch Of The South Side
The shooting adds to a rough run of violence in Auburn Gresham this year, a trend local reporters have been keeping close tabs on. serious incidents and follow-up arrests in the neighborhood have been detailed, including charges tied to an October slaying. The Chicago Sun-Times has also reported on multiple shootings along nearby blocks this year, underscoring how stubborn gun violence remains on parts of the South Side.
Investigation Remains Active
Chicago police have not released any suspect description and said there were no arrests as of early Tuesday, according to CBS Chicago. Calumet Area detectives continue to investigate the shooting.
