Woman shot during argument in Chatham

She was hit in the leg and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition, police said.

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A woman was shot Feb. 22, 2020, in the 7800 block of South Eberhart Avenue.

A woman was shot Feb. 22, 2020, in the 7800 block of South Eberhart Avenue.

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A woman was injured in a shooting Saturday in Chatham on the South Side.

The 34-year-old was arguing with her boyfriend, 48, when he shot her in the leg about 4:25 a.m. inside an apartment in the 7800 block of South Eberhart Avenue, according to Chicago police. He then ran.

The woman was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition, police said.

No one is in custody as Area South detectives investigate.

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