Woman walking on near North Side wounded in drive-by shooting, Chicago police say

ABC7 Chicago • March 31, 2026 • nation

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A drive-by shooting on East Chicago Avenue near the Magnificent Mile injured a 25-year-old woman who was shot in the thigh and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
The 22-year-old driver of a red sedan was fired upon by occupants of a white sedan, resulting in extensive damage to his vehicle, though he was unharmed.
The driver lost control and crashed into two parked cars, injuring a 52-year-old man who was also hospitalized in fair condition.
The shooting caused panic among nearby residents and diners, shattering a donut shop window and heightening neighborhood concerns.
Chicago police Area Three detectives are actively investigating the incident.