18-Year-Old Shot In Neck During Archer Heights Argument

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An 18-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot in the neck during an argument inside a home in Chicago's Archer Heights neighborhood on the Southwest Side. The victim was able to walk herself to a nearby hospital before being transferred for more intensive treatment, and police have recovered a firearm at the scene as detectives investigate the incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a major concern in the Archer Heights community, with this latest shooting coming on the heels of other recent attacks that have left residents feeling frustrated by slow-moving investigations and persistent public safety issues.

The details

According to police, the shooting unfolded on Saturday evening inside a home on the 5100 block of South Kostner Avenue during an argument between the 18-year-old victim and a man. The victim was able to walk herself to Christ Hospital around 8:20 p.m., before being transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital where she remains in critical condition. Investigators have recovered a firearm at the scene and Area Three detectives are leading the investigation, expected to canvass the block and review any available video to determine who fired the shots and what sparked the argument.

• The shooting occurred on Saturday evening around 8:20 p.m.

What’s next

Investigators are expected to canvass the block, review any available video, and work to determine who pulled the trigger and what exactly sparked the argument that ended in gunfire.