Chicago police are seriously concerned about the outbreak of violencethat shook the city this weekend. For Saturday and the first half of Sunday, there have been several mass shootings, which injured 25 people. Another 11 were shot and wounded in other circumstances. Victims of violence become 3 residents, including 17-year-old girl.
Often shooting satisfied with street gangs during the clashes, say law enforcement authorities. And regularly in the midst of emergencies are juvenile members of gangs. Thus, of the 36 peopleinjured this weekend, 16 were teenagers. Of these, 12 were less than 17 years.
Of the 36 peopleinjured this weekend, 16 were teenagers. Of these, 12 were less than 17 years. Photo: Depositphotos
In one case, the shooting ended the party in the area of 16th Street, which brought together more than 1 thousand people. Unknown in dark green shirts opened fire on people standing on the sidewalk. It was a miracle that affected just 4 people.
Accidental witness to the shooting, commented on the current outbreak of violence: «I know the rules. By shooting you, they (the gangsters. — USA.one) don’t even run away. They just quietly leave without worrying that they will be detained».
Especially troubled was the night from Saturday to Sunday. In addition to a number of single attacks, there have been several mass shootings. So, at 2.35 am local time, 2 the shooter opened fire on a group of people. 17-year-old girl died on the spot (the bullet hit her in the head), another 5 people were taken to a nearby hospital. Among the victims — 11-year-old child.
In another part of the city staged a gunfight with 2 gangs. In the crossfire were 3 womenwho were on the porch of the house. With injuries of varying severity was taken to a hospital. The bandits themselves were not injured.
The Chicago police Department claims that doing everything possibleto stabilize the situation in the city, however, according to operational reports, to solve the problem fails. The number of crimes with use of firearms is growing rapidly, and soon the city can cover more usedonlarger wave of violence.
By the way, recently we told about the man who was shot by police. Having arrived to a call, law enforcement officers banal confused him with a burglar. It subsequently emerged: for a few moments before the death of the owner of the house killed a criminal and tried to warn the police that it’s over.
