Chicago Police Investigating Deadly Double Shooting That Left 25-Year-Old Woman Dead
CHICAGO, Ill. — A tragic night of gun violence claimed the life of a young woman and left another injured after a double shooting on Chicago’s South Side late Friday night. Authorities have identified the woman killed as 25-year-old Amanda, whose death has left loved ones and the community shaken.
The Shooting
According to the Chicago Police Department, officers were dispatched around 11:56 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired near 77th Street and Essex Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found the front door of a residence open and made entry. Inside, they discovered two female victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Amanda was found with two gunshot wounds to the abdomen and one to the leg. She was immediately rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, but despite emergency treatment, she was later pronounced deceased.
A second victim, a 23-year-old woman, sustained two gunshot wounds to her leg and one to her knee. She was transported to the hospital, where she remains in fair condition, according to police.
Investigation Underway
Detectives are working to piece together what led to the shooting. No suspects have been taken into custody as of Saturday morning, and a motive has not yet been established.
Authorities are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage in hopes of identifying those responsible. Police have not disclosed whether they believe the victims were targeted or if the incident stemmed from a dispute inside the residence.
Community Shock and Grief
The news of Amanda’s death has rippled through the community, with many residents mourning the life of a young woman lost too soon. Family members and friends described her as vibrant and full of potential, someone whose presence brought light to those around her.
“It’s devastating,” said a neighbor who lives nearby. “We keep hearing about gun violence in our city, but when it’s someone so young, it hits differently. She didn’t deserve this.”
Chicago continues to grapple with high rates of gun violence, particularly in South Side neighborhoods, where shootings remain a tragic reality for many families.
Police Appeal for Information
The Chicago Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to step forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through CPD’s tip line or via Chicago Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP.
As detectives continue their investigation, Amanda’s family is left mourning an irreplaceable loss, while the second victim begins a long road to recovery.
For the community of 77th and Essex, the incident is yet another painful reminder of the ongoing toll of violence—and the urgent need for answers, justice, and healing.
