Maxwell Street restaurant in 3800 block of W. Harrison St. where recent murder happened.
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Customers of a popular Chicago restaurant are rethinking ordering there after a person was shot to death outside the store. Here are the details.
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What Happened
According to local news outlets, the victim in this case had been at the Original Maxwell Street restaurant in 3800 block of W. Harrison St. The incident occurred sometime after 3 am this morning, Sunday, August 16.
Reports say that the victim and a man began arguing for some unspecified reason. At some point, the argument escalated.
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Reports say the man pulled out a gun and shot the woman several times. She was struck in her body and head. The gunman fled the scene in a silver SUV after the shooting, according to police. This is also why the community is terrified and calling for action.
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This restaurant acts as a walk-up grab-and-go spot, meaning we stand outside and wait for our food. It is served to us from behind bulletproof glass. Any person who commits an act of violence there is a threat to any person who enjoys a good Chicago meal from a reputable spot. Whoever did this needs to be caught, and we all can help.
The Takeaway
The Medical Examiner has not identified the woman who was shot, and the suspect is still on the loose. However, you can help by sharing this article or dropping a tip.
Submit tips, videos, documents and other evidence anonymously through ChicagoPolice.org. You can also use Text-to-Tip and remain anonymous. The number to text is 738477. 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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