CHICAGO (WGN) — An investigation is underway on Saturday morning after a woman was found fatally shot on the city’s South Side overnight.
Chicago police say officers were first called to the scene in the 5400 block of South Prairie Avenue, in Washington Park, just after 9:30 p.m. following a report of a person shot in the area.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found the victim, a 20-year-old woman who had suffered a gunshot wound to her head.
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was later pronounced dead on the scene.
Authorities say it is currently unclear what led up to the shooting and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is asked to contact CPD Area Five Detectives at 312-746-6554 or dial 911.
Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.
