Chicago witnessed a troubling increase in gun violence over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, with a total of 102 people being shot, including at least a dozen fatalities, as reported by the Chicago Police Department.
From July 3 at 6 p.m. CT through July 7 at 6 a.m. CT, the city recorded over 100 individuals struck by gunfire, with 17 tragically succumbing to their injuries. Additionally, two more individuals were shot on July 7, further adding to the toll.
