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Chicago shooting: Woman shot on Washington Street in the Loop, officials say; Police respond to Macy’s on State Street
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Chicago shooting: Woman shot on Washington Street in the Loop, officials say; Police respond to Macy’s on State Street

CHICAGO (WLS) — A woman was injured Saturday evening after a shooting in the Loop, Chicago fire officials said.

Chicago police confirmed that a 19-year-old woman was shot after someone opened fire in the heart of downtown Chicago. It all unfolded after the holiday festivities near the Mag Mile.

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The shooting happened on a sidewalk in the 0-100 block of West Washington Street, Chicago police said. Police were also seen investigating the Macy’s store on State Street.

The 19-year-old woman was shot by an unknown male perpetrator while walking on the sidewalk with a group of people, CPD said. She was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she was initially listed in critical condition, CFD officials said. Chicago police later said she was in fair condition.

Another crime scene was seen at the scene of the shooting on nearby Washington Street. It was not immediately clear why the investigation included the Macy’s store.

The Macy’s store is located at State and Randolph Streets downtown, near ABC7 Chicago’s State Street Studios. A heavy police presence was seen both inside and outside the store.

Another woman who experienced a medical emergency was taken to a hospital in good condition, CFD said.

No arrests have been made and further information was not immediately available. Area Three detectives continue to investigate.

This is a breaking news story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.

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