Chicago shootings kill 7, injure dozens; Trump renews intervention call
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- At least seven people died and 38 were injured in a series of shootings in Chicago over a weekend.
- President Donald Trump renewed his call for military intervention in the city, which Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has opposed.
- Despite the recent violence, Chicago's overall violent crime rates have seen a slight decrease compared to previous years, mirroring national trends.
A weekend of violence in Chicago left at least seven people dead and 38 injured, according to police. The shootings prompted former President Donald Trump to renew his calls for military intervention in the city.
Trump took to social media Sunday morning, questioning why Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker had not requested his help. "I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social.
Why isn't Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!
The office of Governor Pritzker, who has previously rejected Trump's proposals for military intervention, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. During Trump's presidency, National Guard troops were deployed to Democrat-led cities like New Orleans, Washington D.C., and Memphis for crime-fighting missions.
Preliminary police data indicates over two dozen shooting incidents occurred from Friday evening through Sunday. Victims included a 21-year-old shot Sunday, an 18-year-old Saturday, and a 50-year-old Friday. A particularly violent incident Friday evening saw 12 people wounded when an SUV pulled up and occupants opened fire on a group of eight men and four women, aged 17 to 47.
What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.
Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his condolences, stating, "What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence." He added, "Violence has no place in our city, and those responsible will be held accountable."
Despite the weekend's tragic events, Chicago Police Department data shows a slight increase in shooting incidents compared to the first half of last year, but overall violent crime rates have generally declined in recent years, aligning with national patterns.
Violence has no place in our city, and those responsible will be held accountable.
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Originally published by PBS NewsHour in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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