A city shopping district was shaken Monday evening after a violent shooting left two people dead, including a 20-year-old woman struck by a stray bullet. What began as a typical evening quickly turned chaotic when gunmen opened fire in a crowded area of Fifth Street. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as shoppers and pedestrians scrambled for safety. The young woman, who was on her way to submit a job application, was caught in the crossfire. She was struck in the abdomen while trying to protect herself. Good Samaritans rushed her to a nearby hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.