The worker who was hit is identified as Loretta Palmer, 55, who is employed by the Water Department.
It happened around 11:00 a.m. Monday.
"We didn't see nothing. We just heard the shots and started ducking," said co-worker William King.
"We turned around, we realized it was gunshots, we ducked, too," said co-worker John Perry.
After the shooting, investigators combed the area for clues, finding a half-dozen shell casings.
Palmer was taken to Temple Hospital and last reported to be in fair condition. She is expected to make a full recovery.
Police have no suspects in this shooting.
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