In the early hours of Sunday morning, a harrowing incident unfolded outside a bar on Chicago’s North Side, leaving a woman critically injured. According to the Chicago police, the unsettling event took place in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, specifically in the 600-block of West Belden Avenue, around 4 a.m.
The victim, a 39-year-old woman, was outside at the time when she suddenly heard gunshots. Almost immediately, she realized she had been struck and was in pain. Despite her injuries, she managed to transport herself to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she remains in critical condition, fighting for her life.
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The sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of the night, rousing residents from their sleep. Al, a neighbor, recounted waking to the alarming noise of gunshots and the ensuing screams, highlighting the community’s shock and concern over this violent episode.
The victim, who suffered gunshot wounds to her body, took herself to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she is listed in critical condition.
One neighbor, Al, said he woke up and heard a series of gunshots and screaming.
“I was sleeping, and the dog barked early, one, and then right after that, I heard, ‘Pop, pop, pop,’” he said.
Al says he is now concerned for his family’s safety.
“It was 3 a.m., 3:30, we heard gunshots and a couple of screams. My wife woke up; we called the police,” he said.
Al believes nearby bars that operate until 4 a.m. shoulder part of the blame for this type of activity. He says the solution is to shut down late night bars to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.
“I think the problems are the bars here on Lincoln and Belden. You know, these bars need to close, and alderman needs to wake up. This is nonsense that is happening in our neighborhood,” he said. “My concern is, I have four kids, they’re going to be walking around here, and they’re gonna get shot, because they’re bystanders, and this should not be happening in our neighborhood. This shouldn’t be happening anywhere in Chicago.”
No other injuries were reported, and detectives are investigating.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen, in a statement, said additional patrols have deployed. He asked anyone with additional information to come forward.
Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.
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