The tally of Independence Day weekend gun violence in Chicago this year marks around a 27% increase in shootings over last year
Chicago experienced a spate of gun violence over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend during which 102 people were shot, including at least a dozen fatally, according to police reports.From July 3 at 6 p.m. through July 7 at 6 a.m., at least 100 people were struck by gunfire and 17 of them died from their wounds, according to the Chicago Police Major Incident Notifications system. Another two people were shot later on July 7, according to police..
“We are devastated by the recent violence that has left our city in a state of grief and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and communities impacted by these recent events,” Johnson said in the statement. “The City of Chicago is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors.
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