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Stray Bullet Kills Young Woman in Chicago
13 Oct
Summary
- A 22-year-old woman died after being shot by a stray bullet.
- Her mother witnessed the tragic incident as they returned from shopping.
- The family is fundraising for funeral expenses and medical bills.
A Chicago family is grappling with profound grief after their 22-year-old daughter, Abbigail Somoza, was killed by a stray bullet on Saturday night. The incident occurred in the Little Village neighborhood near 23rd and California as Abbigail and her mother were returning from a store.
Abbigail's mother, who witnessed the entire event, stated that her daughter was not the intended victim of the shooting. Despite this, Abbigail was struck and later passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital. A memorial has since begun to form outside the family's home.
Abbigail is remembered by her mother as a loving and caring individual who enjoyed life, including attending concerts like Riot Fest. The family is currently seeking financial support for medical bills and funeral expenses, with her mother expressing a strong desire for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
