Tragedy strikes Chicago as at least 13 people are shot over the weekend
- This past weekend in Chicago, over a dozen shootings occurred, resulting in two fatalities.
- The fatal incidents included shootings involving teenagers and adults in various neighborhoods.
- These events contribute to the growing concerns over safety and gun violence in the city.
During the weekend in the United States, specifically in Chicago, at least 13 individuals were reported shot, two of whom unfortunately succumbed to their injuries. The first of the fatal shootings occurred early Sunday morning around 1:33 a.m. in the 2600-block of South Avers Avenue, where two teenagers aged 15 and 16 were shot while standing on a sidewalk. The 16-year-old died after being transported to the hospital. Later, at 4:00 p.m. the same day, an incident on West 26th Street in Little Village claimed the life of a 43-year-old man who was shot while on the sidewalk alongside a 41-year-old woman. Reports indicate that the man was struck multiple times before being taken to a hospital where he later died. Additionally, a separate incident on Friday night highlighted concerns over crime in the city when an armed food vendor shot and killed an alleged robber during a struggle and ensuing shootout while both were armed. This is reflective of ongoing violence and crime challenges faced in Chicago under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson.