# DeKalb woman charged in 2023 Austin shooting

> DeKalb woman charged with first-degree attempted murder in 2023 Austin shooting.
- Title: DeKalb woman charged in 2023 Austin shooting | Shortify
- Summary: DeKalb woman charged with first-degree attempted murder in 2023 Austin shooting. Amya Vanwinkle, 23, faces first-degree attempted murder charges after…
- Keywords: amyavankwile, dekalb, austin, first-degree attempted murder, chicago police, may 16 2023, stroger hospital, news, local, woman, charged, 2023
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/08/dekalb-woman-charged-in-2023-austin-shooting
- Published: 2026-10-09T03:46:44.961+00:00
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- Topics: amyavankwile, dekalb, austin, first-degree attempted murder, chicago police, may 16 2023, stroger hospital, news, local
## DeKalb woman charged
Amya Vanwinkle, 23, is facing a count of first-degree attempted murder, police said.
## Arrested in DeKalb
She was arrested in DeKalb Wednesday.
## 2023 Austin shooting
A DeKalb woman is facing attempted murder charges for a May 2023 shooting in Austin, according to Chicago police.
## Shooting details
Vanwinkle is accused of shooting an unidentified 43-year-old in the back in the 4900 block of West Ohio Street on May 16, 2023, at 1 a.m.
## Victim condition
The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.
## Court date
Vanwinkle is due in court Friday.
## Key takeaway

Amya Vanwinkle, 23, faces first-degree attempted murder charges after shooting an unidentified 43-year-old in Austin on May 16, 2023.