WGN Security Guard Fatally Shot At South Shore Gas Station

CHICAGO, IL — A WGN security guard and mother of two daughters was fatally shot Monday afternoon as she stopped at a gas station in the South Shore neighborhood, the station said Tuesday.

Police said 35-year-old Salena Claybourne was sitting in her car at a gas station in the 6700 block of South Jeffery just after 3 p.m. when a black sedan pulled up and someone inside opened fire. Claybourne was shot in the left shoulder and face.

Police said she was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.

Chicago police are interviewing two persons of interest in the killing, according to WGN.

The station expressed its grief over her death, saying, "WGN is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own. Our sincerest condolences go out to her family and friends."

Claybourne's mother, Donna, has started a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for her homegoing.

"My daughter was a beautiful person in and out and could put a smile on anyone's face," Donna wrote. "She also (has) two daughters that are 15 years old and 14 years old that are grieving."

The goal for the campaign is $30,000. Any additional funds will go to Claybourne's daughters. Donations can be made online.

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