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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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1 in custody after shooting woman during verbal altercation in South Shore

A woman was arrested after shooting another woman April 11, 2021 in South Shore. | Sun-Times file photo

A 66-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly shooting another woman early Sunday in South Shore.

About 1:45 a.m., two women were arguing in the 1700 block of East 79th Street when the 66-year-old pulled out a gun and shot the other woman, Chicago police said.

The woman, 56, was struck on the back and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.

The other was taken into custody and was transported to the 4th District for processing, police said.

No other injuries were reported, according to police.

Area Two detectives are investigating.

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