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Two Women Shot While Sitting in Car on Chicago’s West Side

Area Four detectives have opened an active investigation but have released no public information about suspects or motive.

Overview

  • Two women, ages 31 and 32, were shot while sitting inside a gray car on the 700 block of North Avers Avenue in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
  • The 31-year-old was struck twice in the chest and twice in the arm and the 32-year-old was shot in the leg.
  • Paramedics from the Chicago Fire Department treated both victims at the scene and transported them to Mt. Sinai and Stroger hospitals, where they were listed in fair condition.
  • Chicago Police Area Four detectives are investigating the shooting and officials have not yet released information about suspects, motive, or arrests.
  • Early accounts relied on police and fire department reports so follow-up updates from investigators and hospitals are likely to provide additional details about witnesses and any leads.