Woman Shot During Sidewalk Robbery in Belmont Cragin

Attacker demanded property, struck victim, and opened fire, police say.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:07pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent street crime.A recent wave of violent street crimes in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood has residents and local leaders calling for increased safety and security measures.Chicago Today

A 28-year-old woman was shot and robbed on Monday night on the 5700-block of West Diversey Avenue in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. The unknown attacker approached the woman on the sidewalk, demanded her belongings, struck her with a pistol, and then fired shots that struck her in the buttocks and ankle. She was transported to Loyola Hospital in fair condition.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this sidewalk robbery have been an ongoing issue in the Belmont Cragin area, with residents and local media outlets pushing for increased safety measures and security after previous high-profile incidents in the neighborhood.

The details

According to police, the unknown offender approached the 28-year-old woman on the sidewalk, produced a gun, and demanded her property. The suspect then struck the woman with the pistol and opened fire, wounding her in the buttocks and ankle. The victim was transported to Loyola Hospital in fair condition.

  • The incident occurred on Monday night on the 5700-block of West Diversey Avenue in Chicago.

The players

Chicago Police

The Chicago Police Department is investigating the sidewalk robbery and shooting incident.

28-year-old woman

The victim of the sidewalk robbery and shooting, who was struck in the buttocks and ankle and transported to the hospital in fair condition.

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What’s next

No arrests have been announced as of Tuesday morning, and detectives said the investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact the Chicago police's Area detectives.

The takeaway

This violent sidewalk robbery is the latest in a string of high-profile crimes that have plagued the Belmont Cragin neighborhood, underscoring the need for increased safety measures and security in the area to protect residents.