Woman shot in Austin carjacking
<p>A 36-year-old woman was shot during a carjacking early Saturday in Austin, Chicago police said.</p><p>Officers responded to a call of a person shot at about 12:37 a.m. along the 4600 block of West Fifth Avenue, police said.</p><p>The woman was getting out of her car when a man approached, fired shots and demanded access to her vehicle before fleeing, according to police.</p><p>The woman suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was treated at the scene by the Chicago Fire Department personnel, police said.
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A 36‑year‑old woman was shot while getting out of her car in Austin, Chicago. A man approached her, fired shots, and tried to take her vehicle. She was hit in the back, treated at the scene, and taken to a hospital in good condition.
Why it matters
This shows that violent crime can happen even in everyday situations like leaving a car. It reminds people to stay aware of their surroundings.
- What happened to the woman?
- She was shot in the back during a carjacking and taken to hospital.
- Where did the incident occur?
- It happened on West Fifth Avenue in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago.
- Who is investigating the shooting?
- Chicago police Area Four detectives are looking into the shooting.
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Woman shot in Austin carjacking
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