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Safety Alert
The Lawndale community is on high alert after a woman was shot during an apparent attempted carjacking, police warn. Here are the details to keep you safe.
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What Happened
According to FOX News, the incident occurred on Saturday, August 1, as a 36-year-old woman attempted to enter her car at 12:37 am in the 4600 block of W. 5th Ave. The regular, everyday routine went sideways when a gunman approached her.
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Gun in hand, the carjacker allegedly demanded the woman’s car. It’s unclear how the situation escalated, but it did, with the gunman firing multiple shots.
Immediately after firing, the suspect fled on foot. They left behind an injured woman.
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Reports say the woman was struck in the back. She was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in good condition.
The Takeaway
A 36-year-old woman is in the hospital recovering, after being shot in the back during an attempted carjacking. She was listed in good condition, but the suspect is on the loose. Change that. Drop a tip.
Submit tips, videos, documents and other evidence anonymously. Or call 1-800-535-STOP (7867). Cook County Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 in most cases leading to an arrest or charges for felonies. Get paid to clean up your community. You are the line between peace and chaos.
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