Streeterville shooting: Tourist wounded while walking with son; police seek 4 suspects

CHICAGO - A Connecticut woman visiting Chicago was shot and wounded on the sidewalk in the Streeterville neighborhood on Sunday night.

The shooting happened at 8:12 p.m. in the 400 block of North Columbus Drive, according to Chicago police.

Shooting in Streeterville

What we know:

The 46-year-old woman was walking on the sidewalk around 8 p.m. when she heard gunshots and felt pain.

She had been shot in the arm.

Paramedics treated the victim, and she was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was listed in good condition.

New Details on Suspects :

On Thursday, Chicago police issued a community alert in relation to the shooting and more details on the suspects.

The suspects are believed to be four African American males, all under 20 years old, according to CPD. 

The suspects are believed to be four African American males, all under 20 years old, according to CPD. 

No arrests have yet been made in connection with the shooting. 

What they're saying:

Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) told Fox 32 the victim was a tourist visiting the city and that she was walking with her 11-year-old son at the time of the shooting. They were in town for a choir conference.

"This incident is wholly unacceptable, and could have resulted in the loss of life," Hopkins said in a newsletter to his constituents.

Several young people had been kicked out of a nearby Walgreens and a movie theater just before the shooting, according to Hopkins. Witnesses said there was an argument that broke out and surveillance video captured an image of someone with a gun.

The shooting happened not far from the AMC River East 21 movie theater and other hotels and restaurants in the popular neighborhood.

Anyone with more information is urged to contact Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8261 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com with refence number "JJ175279."