Chicago Mom Accused of Setting Up Ambush Shooting Claims She Never Pulled the Trigger

CHICAGO — A Chicago woman is behind bars after prosecutors say she played a role in a planned ambush shooting, though she insists she never fired a weapon.

Authorities say the woman is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly helping set up a targeted attack that left a victim seriously injured. Investigators believe the shooting was not random, but a coordinated effort.

According to prosecutors, the victim was lured to a location where the ambush took place. During the attack, gunfire was opened, leaving the victim wounded.

Despite the charges, the woman claims she did not pull the trigger and is denying direct involvement in the shooting itself.

Police say evidence gathered during the investigation links her to the setup of the attack, even if she was not the one who actually fired the shots.

She is currently being held in custody as the case moves forward, with prosecutors arguing that her alleged role in organizing the ambush makes her equally responsible for the violence.

The investigation remains ongoing as more details continue to emerge.