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Woman Fatally Shot in UI Health Parking Garage in Chicago

Published: 2026/02/04 01:46:24

details of the Incident

A 34-year-old woman, Shawnquanice Kimbrough of North Lawndale, was fatally shot in the head at‍ the UI Health Wood Street Parking Garage on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Kimbrough was visiting UI Health for a medical⁤ appointment at the time of the shooting [1].

Authorities discovered her on the third level of the parking garage, located at 1100 S. Wood St. She was pronounced dead just before⁢ 2 p.m. by the cook ⁣County medical examiner’s office. An autopsy is scheduled⁤ for ⁤Wednesday to determine the full ⁢extent of her injuries [1].

police Investigation

UIC police initiated a campus alert shortly before⁤ 3 p.m. regarding police ⁣activity at the parking garage. The investigation currently‍ suggests the shooting ⁣stemmed from a domestic dispute [1]. As of Tuesday night, officials stated ther was no immediate threat to the wider campus community, even though the northeast section of the⁢ garage remained closed as the investigation continued.

The Chicago Police Department has deferred further inquiries to UIC police [1].

Separate Shooting on Near West Side

This incident occurred ⁢less than ⁢a mile away from another shooting earlier on the same day.Two men were killed, and a third was injured in a shooting outside ⁤a fast-food restaurant on the Near west Side [1]. This second shooting resulted in a vehicle fire.

Illinois Medical district⁣ Safety

The Illinois⁢ Medical District, encompassing ⁣UI Health and other medical facilities, is typically a secured area. However, this shooting raises concerns about safety within the