violence in Chicago weekend casualties
Chicago weekend violence fatalities and injuries.
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Over the weekend, a total of eight people lost their lives and 18 others sustained injuries in a series of shootings across Chicago, according to the latest report from the Chicago Police Department. In addition to the shootings, another tragic incident occurred in Austin where a man was beaten to death following an argument.
Sunday’s Violence
On Sunday alone, fourteen individuals were shot, including two separate incidents on the same Little Village block that resulted in one fatality and three injuries. The first incident was reported after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 5 p.m. and discovered a 19-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to Stroger Hospital, the young man succumbed to his injuries. Two other individuals, a 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, sought treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Shortly after this incident, another shooting occurred on the 2800 block of South Kedzie Avenue where a 23-year-old man claimed to have engaged in a gunfire exchange with unknown assailants. Additionally, a 31-year-old man arrived at Mount Sinai Hospital with a gunshot wound to his foot, presumably related to the same incident.
Tragically, a 16-year-old named Marvel White lost his life after being shot in the chest and legs during an argument on the 6500 block of South Racine Avenue. White was rushed to Comer Children’s Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Comparative Statistics
Despite the high number of casualties over the weekend, the total count of individuals shot was lower than the previous Father’s Day weekend, which saw a staggering 72 people shot, with eight fatalities.
Other Incidents
Friday
On Friday evening, tragedy struck when three 16-year-old boys were targeted in the 5600 block of North Rockwell Street. The boys were getting into a car when shots were fired from a black SUV, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. Benicio Gomez, one of the boys, succumbed to a gunshot wound to the back, while the other two victims were hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries.
Saturday
The violence continued on Saturday with multiple fatal shootings reported across different blocks in Chicago. The day culminated with a 29-year-old man critically injured in a shooting on West 73rd Street. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the man was left in critical condition.
Sunday
Sunday’s violence peaked with two individuals found dead inside a Jeep Cherokee on South Halsted Street. Both men had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Monday
The weekend’s tragic events extended into Monday when a 45-year-old man was fatally shot in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street. Despite being rushed to St. Francis Hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries.
This surge in gun violence has raised concerns among local authorities and community members as efforts to curb such incidents continue.
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