A 25-year-old woman was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital after a gunman on foot opened fire on her vehicle along South Ridgeway Avenue.
A 25-year-old woman was shot while driving through the city’s Little Village neighborhood on Monday night.
The violent attack occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. along the 2500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue.
Chicago police reported that the woman was operating her vehicle along the residential corridor when gunfire erupted.
An unidentified gunman standing on foot near the roadway discharged multiple rounds directly toward her moving automobile.
At least one bullet struck the female driver in the buttock during the sudden barrage of gunfire.
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene to administer emergency care to the wounded motorist.
Paramedics transported the victim to Mount Sinai Hospital for immediate medical treatment.
Attending medical staff listed the 25-year-old victim in good condition following her arrival at the trauma center.
Responding officers cordoned off the 2500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue to preserve the physical crime scene.
Forensic technicians searched the street for discharged bullet casings and marked evidence scattered along the pavement.
Detectives canvassed the immediate block to locate commercial security cameras and interview potential witnesses.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that no suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the attack.
Police have not officially established a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains active.
Incidents involving gunfire directed at moving vehicles continue to raise ongoing safety concerns among local neighborhood residents.
Community leaders advise motorists traveling late at night to remain vigilant and report suspicious individuals loitering near intersections.
Area Four detectives are leading the active investigation and urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Chicago Police Department.
