You step into a story that starts with a day like any other and quickly becomes a community’s worst fear. A young mother was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting while her child sat nearby, and the details of what happened, why it happened, and who will be held accountable matter to everyone living in the neighborhood.
This piece lays out what is known about the shooting, how the community has responded, and what investigators are doing now, so you can understand the facts and the stakes.
Expect clear timelines, witness accounts, and updates on the investigation — plus the local voices calling for answers and change.
Details of the Chicago Mother Drive-By Shooting
A woman in her mid-20s was struck by gunfire outside her home while a young child sat nearby. Authorities say the attack came from a moving vehicle and emergency responders took the injured to a hospital.
Incident Overview
Chicago police reported the shooting occurred when a dark-colored vehicle drove past and fired multiple rounds at people standing outside a residence. Witnesses told WLS-TV the suspect vehicle traveled north on South St. Lawrence Avenue and opened fire just before mid-afternoon. Officers responding to the scene found the woman with multiple gunshot wounds; she was rushed to the hospital but later died…