18-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead Near Loyola Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park, Police Investigate
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed early Thursday near Loyola Beach in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, according to police. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of West Pratt Boulevard, as the young woman was reportedly walking with friends.
Chicago police said the victim was struck by gunfire and died from her injuries. Initial local reports said she had been walking near Loyola University and Loyola Beach when the shooting took place. Authorities have not yet announced any arrests or released further details about a suspect.
The killing adds to a fresh round of gun violence investigations across Chicago, with detectives continuing to piece together what led to the attack. As of Thursday, police were still working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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