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Chicago Probes Two South Side Shootings: Woman Hurt at CTA Stop, Man Shot by Police

Independent oversight governs the Washington Park case, with detectives pursuing suspects from the bus-stop attack.

Overview

  • Shortly before midnight Monday, three armed males exited a red SUV and opened fire at a crowd at a CTA stop in the 2800 block of West 63rd Street, police said.
  • A 54-year-old woman was shot in the chest at the bus stop and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where she was listed in fair condition.
  • The gunmen returned to the red SUV and fled, no arrests were reported, and Area One detectives are investigating.
  • Separately Tuesday, a man was shot by Chicago police in the 5600 block of South Michigan Avenue in Washington Park and was transported in critical condition to University of Chicago Medical Center.
  • COPA is overseeing the police-involved shooting, officials have not detailed what preceded the gunfire, and ABC7 reported no officers were injured as the inquiry continues; information can be shared at 312-746-3609.