Woman Killed During Attempted Robbery in Bridgeport; No Arrests Reported
Area One detectives are seeking tips since the unresolved shooting reflects a broader summer surge in Chicago gun violence.
Overview
- Gabriela Ochoa, 31, was shot in the chest around 8:40 p.m. on Aug. 16 on the 800-block of West 27th Street in Bridgeport during an attempted robbery.
- The victim was transported to Stroger Hospital where she was later pronounced dead and identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
- Police say an unidentified male suspect in a dark-colored sedan and accomplices attempted to take Ochoa’s belongings before the shooting.
- No arrests have been made and detectives continue to investigate the case while appealing to the public for information.
- The fatal incident adds to a pattern of increased summer gun violence across Chicago, with many recent shootings remaining unsolved.