Over Easter weekend, Chicago was marred by a spate of gun violence incidents that left a trail of devastation in its wake. At least seven people lost their lives, and dozens more were wounded in various shooting incidents across the city.
One particularly harrowing incident occurred at a gas station in Chicago's Home Square neighborhood, where a 33-year-old man was shot nine times while pumping gas. Despite his grave injuries, the victim managed to drive himself to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he and a 31-year-old woman, who was also critically wounded, received medical attention.
According to Chicago police data, from Friday evening to Sunday night, there were a total of 21 reported shooting incidents, resulting in 33 victims being shot. Tragically, seven of those victims succumbed to their injuries.
Another fatal shooting took place at a gas station in East Chicago, where one man was killed by a gunshot wound to the head, while a second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
In a separate incident on Chicago's West Side, a mass shooting at Poppy's Chat Room café claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman and left four others injured, including two teenage girls and two young women.
Furthermore, a 16-year-old boy lost his life in the Austin neighborhood after being gunned down on a sidewalk. Three other men were wounded in the same shooting, which involved two suspects opening fire on the group before fleeing the scene.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with these tragic events, and the Chicago police are actively investigating the incidents to bring the perpetrators to justice.
