CHICAGO (WLS) — A tragic incident unfolded in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Friday afternoon when a woman was fatally shot following a confrontation that quickly escalated into a deadly altercation.
The Chicago Police reported that around 3:30 p.m., near the intersection of Chicago and Homan avenues, a traffic-related skirmish turned violent. As tensions flared in the street, gunfire erupted, marking a grim turn of events.
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During the altercation, authorities suggest that a 27-year-old woman brandished a gun and shot a 36-year-old woman multiple times in the chest. The victim was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries.
Witness Dave Sartore described the chaotic scene, noting his initial confusion. “I didn’t assume it was shots until I got, maybe, like, real close, like, right here, and I’m seeing someone not moving, laying in the streets,” he recalled.
The aftermath was a chilling scene, with crime tape cordoning off the area and evidence markers scattered across the roadway, stark reminders of the violence that struck the neighborhood in the light of day.
Sartore also described the aftermath. “Just screaming, crying, and hugging a dead body.”
Another witness, José Ramos, said the encounter appeared to begin as a road rage incident. “I heard people arguing. So, I turn around and I seen two girls and they were just about to get physical. And then, one girl was screaming and another guy. Then, the guy got in and then I heard another lady’s voice. Next thing you know, it’s pow, pow, pow, pow.”
Investigators focused on two vehicles stopped in the middle of the street as part of their response.
Sartore said the location and timing made the violence particularly striking. “But, right there in the middle of the street in the middle of the day, yeah, that is very strange.”
Ramos voiced frustration over the incident. “We need to change this, man. You know, this is too bad.”
Police said the alleged shooter was taken into custody at the scene, where officers also recovered a firearm. Charges were pending as of Friday evening.
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