Chicago police charged a Schaumburg woman with attempted murder following a violent shooting in the Austin neighborhood Friday night.
Authorities identified the suspect as 43-year-old Alexis Dumas.
The incident began around 8:30 p.m. in the 800 block of North Latrobe Avenue.
Police say Dumas shot and injured a 39-year-old woman during the encounter.
Investigators report the gunfire also struck an occupied vehicle.
The victim’s current medical condition has not been released by officials.
Officers from the 15th District responded to the scene and immediately began a search for the shooter.
Approximately two hours later, police located Dumas in the 5300 block of West Chicago Avenue.
She was taken into custody without further incident at 10:34 p.m.
Dumas now faces a long list of serious felony charges.
The most severe charge is one felony count of first-degree attempted murder.
She is also charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer.
Additional counts include aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Police also cited her for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon without a FOID card.
Recent History
The 800 block of North Latrobe Avenue sits in the heart of Chicago’s 15th District.
This section of the Austin neighborhood has seen a focused police presence in recent months.
Nearby residents have expressed growing concern over late-night violence in the area.
Just blocks away on West Chicago Avenue, local businesses have recently requested increased patrols.
The rapid arrest in this case highlights the Chicago Police Department’s current emphasis on rapid response to gun violence.
However, the involvement of a suburban resident from Schaumburg adds a unique layer to this investigation.
Detectives are still working to determine the motive behind the shooting.
No further details regarding the relationship between the suspect and the victim are available.
