CHICAGO — A Rush University Medical Center employee was critically injured after being shot multiple times early Monday morning outside a campus facility.
The shooting happened outside the Armour Academic Center, according to a statement from a Rush spokesperson, and Chicago police say the victim is a 23-year-old woman.
According to police, she was parked outside in the 600 block of South Paulina Street around 5:30 a.m. when she was approached by a dark-colored sedan. Someone in the sedan opened fire and hit the woman multiple times in the body before fleeing the scene.
The woman was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, and police say nobody is custody as area detectives continue to investigate.
Rush released the following statement:
“Rush security is coordinating with the Chicago Police Department after an employee was the victim of an aggravated battery with a firearm outside the Armour Academic Center.
“The victim and their family are at the center of our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Wellness resources are being made available to any staff in need following this incident.
“The Rush community is deeply appreciative of the response from our security team and first responders.“