Chicago crime: Woman shot, killed near Maxwell Street restaurant, police say

Published August 16, 2026 6:41 AM CDT

A woman was shot and killed during an argument near the popular Original Maxwell Street restaurant on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning.

What we know:

Officers responded to the scene in the 3800 block of W. Harrison St. around 3:37 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department.

The victim was standing outside when she was in an argument with the unknown male gunman, police said.

The gunman shot her several times. She was struck about her body and in the head, police said.

The gunman fled the scene in a silver SUV.

The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital, where she died.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not identified the woman.

Area detectives are investigating.

Crime and Public SafetyEast Garfield ParkNorth Lawndale