Chicago woman dies after being shot with her own gun by home invader: police
Homicide investigation underway after intruder entered South Side property, according to Chicago Police
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Chicago Police say a 22-year-old woman was killed Wednesday morning after being shot with her own weapon by a home invader.
The incident happened around 3:18 a.m. in the city’s South Side, according to investigators.
"A female victim, 22, was inside a residence... when an unknown female offender entered," police said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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"After a verbal dispute, the victim, a Concealed Carry License holder, had her weapon taken and was shot one time," the statement continued.
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Investigators say the woman was struck in the chest and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
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She later was pronounced dead.
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"The offender fled the scene with the victim's weapon in [an] unknown direction," police said.
Chicago Police are conducting a homicide investigation and there are no arrests at this time.