Woman shot, critically hurt in East Pilsen, Chicago police say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Woman shot, critically hurt in East Pilsen, Chicago police say
The shooting happened on Thursday at about 3:40 a.m. in the 1300-block of S. Ruble Street.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman was shot in what appeared to be a homeless encampment on the city's Southwest Side.

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The shooting happened on Thursday at about 3:40 a.m. in the 1300-block of S. Ruble Street near the Dan Ryan Expressway, police said.

Chicago police said a woman, 40, was found unresponsive a gunshot wound to the head.

The Chicago Fire Department took her to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.

ABC7's cameras were at the scene, which appeared to be a homeless encampment.

No one is in custody at this time. Area Three Detectives are investigating.

No other information was available.

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