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White Sox, Stadium Authority Sued By Woman Hit By Bullet at 2023 Game

Scott Polacek

A woman who was shot while attending a Chicago White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 25, 2023, is reportedly suing the team and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority.

The Associated Press reported Tuesday she is seeking more than $50,000 in damages, personal injuries and losses and alleges the team and agency did not enforce the stadium rule prohibiting firearms.

The Chicago Police Department released a statement at the time saying a 42-year-old woman was hospitalized but in "fair condition" after she "sustained one gun-shot wound to the leg." A 26-year-old woman refused medical attention after she "sustained a graze wound to the abdomen."

According to the statement, "CPD responded immediately and deployed additional resources while coordinating with White Sox security to maintain the safety of those who were in attendance or working at the game. At no time was it believed there was an active threat."

Police said in September 2023 it was not clear whether the gunfire was from inside or outside Guaranteed Rate Field, per the AP.

Chicago Police spokesperson Nathaniel Blackman said Tuesday the investigation is still ongoing.

Around the time of the incident, the White Sox also released a statement saying it was "unclear to investigators" whether the shots came from inside or outside the stadium:

However, the lawsuit alleges a gun was allowed into the stadium.

The game between the White Sox and Oakland Athletics was not delayed or postponed as a result of the incident, although a postgame concert was canceled.

   

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