Woman, 26, injured during shootout on Chicago’s South Side

CHICAGO - A 26-year-old woman was shot and injured during a shootout inside a home on Chicago’s South Side early Tuesday morning, police said.

The woman and a 26-year-old man were inside a home in the 6200 block of South King Drive a little after 5 a.m. when a known male offender forcibly entered and a verbal altercation ensured.

The offender then produced a gun and fired at the victims. The 26-year-old man, who has a valid FOID card and concealed carry license, returned fire, police said.

During the exchange of gunfire, the woman was hit in her right thigh. No other injuries were reported.

Police added that the offender ran away in an unknown direction. No one is in custody in connection with the shooting.

Area detectives are investigating.