7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Summary
A series of shootings in Chicago since Friday evening has resulted in at least seven deaths and 38 injuries. President Donald Trump called for military intervention in Chicago, while local leaders have not accepted this offer. The shootings included a large attack on a crowd during the Juneteenth holiday.Key Facts
- Since Friday evening, Chicago has had at least seven people killed and 38 injured in shootings.
- One shooting involved an SUV where two people fired into a crowd of at least 12 people on Juneteenth.
- Victims include young adults and middle-aged individuals, with injuries treated at multiple hospitals.
- President Donald Trump suggested military help to make Chicago safer and questioned why Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker did not ask for help.
- Governor Pritzker has rejected calls for military intervention in Chicago.
- Chicago Police data shows shootings have risen slightly compared to last year but violent crime overall has dropped in recent years.
- The violence occurred as former President Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the shootings, calling the day of violence a tragedy during a holiday meant for community reflection.
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