The Harrowing Edgewater Encounter (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Edgewater, Chicago – A brazen attack early Sunday morning left a 34-year-old woman injured after carjackers dragged her from her vehicle in a residential neighborhood.
The Harrowing Edgewater Encounter
Police responded to reports of the assault around dawn in the 1200 block of West Ardmore Avenue. The woman had just parked her car when two suspects approached, one armed with a handgun. They forced her out and fled southbound in her vehicle, a black SUV. She sustained injuries to her face and arms during the struggle but refused medical attention at the scene. Authorities recovered the abandoned car a short time later, though the suspects remained at large as of Sunday afternoon.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of everyday drivers in quieter areas. Witnesses described hearing screams but could not intervene in time. The Chicago Police Department classified the event as an aggravated vehicular hijacking, a felony charge that carries severe penalties. Investigators appealed for public tips, emphasizing the role of community vigilance in solving such crimes. No arrests had been made by evening, leaving residents on edge.
A Similar Hijacking in Humboldt Park
Just two days earlier, on Friday evening, another carjacking unfolded in Humboldt Park, adding to the unease across the city. The victim, a man in his 40s, was leaving a family gathering near North Avenue and Kedzie when three assailants surrounded his sedan. They brandished weapons and demanded the keys, speeding off after a brief confrontation. The man escaped unharmed but reported the theft promptly to authorities…