2 Mass Shootings Kill 1, Wound 7 Over The Weekend In Chicago, Police Say

Two mass shootings in Chicago over the weekend resulted in one death and seven injuries, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues in the city. The first shooting occurred just after 4:50 a. m. Saturday on South Houston Avenue, where a 20-year-old man was shot in the neck and later pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Hospital. In a separate incident around 12:15 p.

m. Sunday on West Ferdinand Avenue, four men sustained injuries from gunfire, with all victims reported in good condition after hospitalization. This recent violence follows a River North shooting earlier this month that resulted in four fatalities and 14 injuries, raising alarms about public safety. The Gun Violence Archive defines a mass shooting as an incident where at least four people are shot, emphasizing the severity of these events. Police have not made any arrests related to the shootings, which compounds concerns over accountability and safety in Chicago neighborhoods.

Community leaders are urged to address the rising tide of gun violence as residents seek solutions for a safer environment.