A tragic incident unfolded in Portage Park last week when a 35-year-old woman was fatally shot, resulting in the delivery of her premature baby. Although the infant survived for seven days, he succumbed to complications of prematurity on January 23rd. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the mother's death a homicide, and Chicago police are investigating the case.
A premature baby boy who was delivered after his mother was fatally shot last week in Portage Park has died, officials confirm. The infant survived for seven days before he died Thursday, January 23, from 'complications of prematurity,' according to the Cook County Medical Examiner. The shooting occurred just before 5 a.m. on January 16 in the 5800 block of West Newport Avenue.
Chicago police said the 35-year-old mother was shot once in the chest and transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The baby boy was delivered after his mother died from a gunshot wound. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the mother’s death a homicide. Chicago police previously reported questioning a person of interest in connection with the shooting. It is unclear whether any charges have been filed. Authorities have not released additional details about the incident or the suspect(s) involved. This is a developing story and we'll bring more updates as they become available
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