Over the weekend before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a series of shootings occurred, resulting in a significant number of casualties. According to the Chicago Police Department, there were 26 shooting incidents from Friday evening to Sunday night, with a total of 30 individuals being shot, including both fatal and non-fatal cases.
Tragically, five individuals lost their lives due to the shootings, with an additional person being shot and killed by police officers after critically wounding two victims. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is currently investigating this officer-involved shooting, with the Chicago Police Department cooperating fully.
