20-year-old woman struck in drive-by shooting in critical condition

Indira Patel

CHICAGO, IL – A 20-year-old female fell victim to a drive-by shooting on Sunday at approximately 10:10 p.m. The young woman was standing outside her vehicle on the 2900 block of W. 59th St. when a grey SUV approached.

An unknown male offender inside the vehicle fired multiple shots towards the victim before fleeing southbound on Richmond.

The victim sustained one gunshot wound to the left thigh and was immediately transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.


Area One Detectives have taken up the case and are currently investigating the incident. No suspects are in custody, and the motive behind the shooting is still unknown.

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