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In a tragic incident that has left many in the community shocked, a woman was discovered shot to death in a residence on Chicago’s North Side early Friday morning. The Chicago Police Department is currently treating the case as a homicide, though they have yet to divulge many details surrounding the circumstances of her death.
As the investigation unfolds, Cook County Crimestoppers has announced a $10,000 reward for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible for this crime. It has been revealed that the woman’s body was found during a welfare check, which was initiated by a senior city official—a move that underscores the seriousness of the situation.
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The victim was a 36-year-old woman, discovered in a home located on the 6900 block of North Bell Avenue in the West Rogers Park neighborhood. Police officers responded to the scene shortly before 9:15 a.m., where they found the woman with at least one gunshot wound to her abdomen. Sadly, she was pronounced dead on the scene. Authorities have yet to release her name pending notification of her family.
At this point, details about what led up to the shooting are unclear, and no other injuries have been reported. The community is left grappling with the loss, as police work diligently to piece together the events that culminated in this tragic death.
What led up to the shooting was not immediately clear. No other injuries were reported.
The normally quiet West Rodgers Park block was draped in police tape and neighbors were left uneasy Friday.
“It’s shocking, you know, it’s just… you wouldn’t expect it in your building. But like I said, it’s everywhere,” condo complex resident Hipolito Bello said.
Bello lives in the two-building condo complex, where police say the 36-year-old woman was found dead inside her second-floor unit.
The discovery was made during a well-being check, that according to police radio communications was ordered by OEMC’s deputy director of 911 services.
A person on police radio communications can be heard saying, “This is a check of well-being from our deputy director… she did a no-call, no-show today and they’re not able to contact her via phone.”
Hours after the discovery, a memo was sent to OEMC staff announcing the passing of a “Senior Administrative Assistant” who previously worked for the Chicago Department of Public Health.
“It’s very shocking for me now,” former condo complex resident Nadim Akhtar said. “I’m shocked. I never expect that kind of, you know, situation happen.”
Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting. Area Three detectives are investigating the death as a homicide, CPD officials said.
“A little weary, especially knowing that they didn’t catch anybody, so it’s definitely putting me on alert,” neighborhood resident Darnell Tripp said.
Messages left by ABC7 for an OEMC spokesperson were not returned. The Cook County Medical Examiner has not released the name of that victim pending notification of family.
Alderman Debra Silverstein of the 50th Ward issued a statement, saying ” The 24th District Police notified me of a shooting that occurred in the neighboring 40th Ward, on the 6900 block of N Bell. According to the police, a female victim was found dead in her home. Anyone with information should please call the Area 3 Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8263. This is an active police investigation, and I will update you with more information when it becomes available.”
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