A woman was shot Tuesday afternoon during an altercation outside a Wingstop restaurant in the South Loop, according to Chicago police.
Officers in the area heard gunfire around 1:25 p.m. and found the injured woman inside the restaurant at 500 West Roosevelt Road. Police said the woman, believed to be between 20 and 25 years old, had been arguing with another woman outside the business when the confrontation escalated. The other woman pulled out a gun and opened fire.
The victim was struck in the right knee and right calf. Officers applied a tourniquet at the scene to reduce blood loss before paramedics took her to Stroger Hospital, where she was listed in fair condition.
Witnesses told police the shooter fled in a black Toyota SUV, which may have driven north on Canal Street after the attack.
No one is in custody as of Wednesday morning. Area Three detectives are investigating.
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On a bustling Tuesday afternoon in the South Loop, a woman fell victim to a senseless act of violence outside a Wingstop restaurant. Chicago police responded to reports of gunfire at 500 West Roosevelt Road around 1:25 p.m., discovering a young woman with gunshot wounds inside the establishment.
According to authorities, the victim, estimated to be between 20 and 25 years old, was engaged in a heated argument with another woman outside the restaurant. The altercation took a dangerous turn when the assailant produced a firearm and fired shots, hitting the victim in her right knee and calf.
In a swift and potentially life-saving response, officers on the scene quickly applied a tourniquet to the victim’s wounds to stem the bleeding before she was rushed to Stroger Hospital. As of the latest update, she is in fair condition and receiving medical treatment for her injuries.
Witnesses provided crucial information to law enforcement, reporting that the shooter fled the scene in a black Toyota SUV, possibly heading north on Canal Street following the attack. Despite ongoing efforts by Area Three detectives, no suspects have been apprehended at this time.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of gun violence in our communities and the need for continued vigilance in addressing and preventing such incidents. The safety and well-being of all individuals must remain a top priority as we work towards a safer and more secure environment for everyone.
