In a tragic series of events, four individuals lost their lives following multiple shootings that unfolded over a three-day period in Chicago.
Data compiled by News Agency, covering incidents from Friday morning, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, indicates that 29 individuals were shot, with four succumbing to their injuries.
One alarming incident involved four young victims, aged between 12 and 14, who were struck when an unidentified assailant brandished a firearm and opened fire before making a swift escape, according to police reports.
The Chicago police are seen investigating a drive-by shooting scene on July 6, 2024. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
In another case, two unidentified attackers reportedly targeted a group gathered outside early Friday, resulting in seven people being shot, two of whom died.
Authorities are currently investigating all of these incidents to uncover further details.
Chicago Police Department records show 29 people were shot over the weekend. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
On Friday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media praising a reported drop in homicides in his city on Gun Violence Awareness Day.
The post said in part, “We refuse to accept any level of violence as normal. But we are encouraged, especially on Gun Violence Awareness Day, of the progress Chicago is making in driving down crime. My administration will continue strengthening community violence intervention, coordinated responses to crime, and increased investment in our young people.”
Four people were killed in shootings over the weekend, Chicago records show. (iStock)
While gunfire rang out in Chicago over the weekend, Illinois Democrat Governor JB Pritzker, a member of the wealthy Pritzker family who owns Hyatt Hotels, posted on X his support of Pride Month.
News Agency has reached out to Johnson, Pritzker and Chicago police for comment in regard to the recent gun violence.
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