The recent surge in gun violence has resulted in the tragic deaths of several individuals across Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) Chicago. Over the past weekend, a total of 46 people were shot, with seven of them succumbing to their injuries. This alarming number of victims highlights the ongoing issue of gun crime within the city.
On Friday night into Saturday morning alone, Breitbart News reported at least 21 people being shot, two of whom unfortunately passed away from their wounds. However, by Monday morning, the total number of shooting victims had increased to 46 with an additional five fatalities. This grim statistic serves as a sobering reminder of the urgent need for action to tackle this devastating issue.
The first of these five extra fatal shootings occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, taking place in the Bronzeville neighborhood’s 4500-block of South Evans Avenue. A 35-year-old man was tragically shot in the head and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. In this particular incident, police believe that multiple attackers opened fire before fleeing the scene, with three individuals ultimately being shot.
Approximately two hours later, another fatal shooting took place in the 11500 block of South La Salle Street, resulting in the death of a man aged between 35 and 40 years old. As the violence continued to unfold throughout the city, it became clear that urgent action is needed to address this deeply concerning issue.
At 5:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his head was discovered inside a vehicle in the Little Village neighborhood’s 3100-block of West 25th Street. Despite being rushed to a hospital for treatment, he was ultimately pronounced dead. A second man with gunshot wounds was also taken to the hospital at the same time and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries as well.
Mid-afternoon on Sunday, around 3:20 p.m., another tragic incident occurred in the 11500 block of South La Salle Street when a 34-year-old man was shot numerous times. Like the others before him, he was transported to a hospital for treatment but sadly passed away from his injuries.
These events serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for action to address this ongoing issue of gun violence within Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson and local authorities must work together to implement effective strategies that will help reduce crime rates and protect the city’s residents from harm.