Chicago shooting leaves 12 injured; suspects fire on crowd from SUV

A violent shooting shattered the Juneteenth holiday in Chicago's South Side, leaving at least 12 people wounded. The attack occurred late Friday when an SUV stopped, and two individuals inside opened fire on a crowd gathered on the street.

Victims, including eight men and four women ranging in age from 17 to 47, were transported to four different hospitals. Police reported that two individuals sustained critical injuries, while others suffered various wounds. The SUV fled the scene after the shooting. Authorities are investigating the incident, and no further information was immediately available.

This mass shooting adds to a grim weekend in Chicago, with police reporting at least 21 people shot and four fatalities across the city since Friday night. The timing of the violence on Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, was particularly poignant. Local pastor Donovan Price expressed his dismay, telling CBS News, "It should be a celebration. Fireworks should not turn into gunshots."

The incident occurred on the same day that former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama welcomed visitors to their presidential center on the South Side, highlighting the stark contrast between community celebration and the pervasive issue of gun violence.

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It should be a celebration. Fireworks should not turn into gunshots.