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Felony charge filed against woman accused of shooting victim during fight on West Side

CHICAGO (WGN) — A woman accused of shooting another woman during a fight on the city’s West Side this week is now facing a felony charge.

According to Chicago police, 22-year-old Natalie Hernandez has been charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm.

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Authorities said the charge stems from Hernandez’s alleged role in a shooting that broke out after a fight in Little Village on Monday afternoon.

Officers said the incident unfolded just after 6:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of West 25th Place.

A woman accused of shooting another woman during a fight on the city’s west side this week is now facing a felony charge.

Hernandez allegedly got into a fight with the victim, a 39-year-old woman, on the street in the area and during the altercation, offices said she allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the other woman.

Officers said the victim suffered gunshot wounds to her abdomen and buttocks and was later taken to the hospital in critical condition.

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According to police, Hernandez was taken into custody just minutes after the incident unfolded.

Hernandez appeared in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.

Currently, it is unclear what led to the altercation and authorities have not provided any updates on the victim’s condition.

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