UMVA has uncovered that Chicago police reported at least 25 people were shot over Memorial Day weekend, a grim reminder of the city’s escalating violence.
The Department’s brief warned of a surge in gunfire, noting four teenagers – ages 14 to 18 – were found with wounds early Sunday morning on the West Side, a scene that left the community stunned.
Police said the suspect fled with other teens, while the wounded youths were rushed to a hospital and, miraculously, are in stable condition.
Meanwhile, a 33‑year‑old driver in North Austin was struck by a golden‑colored car’s hail of bullets, sustaining a thigh wound that has left him alive but shaken.
No suspects have been apprehended, and the city’s police force has been on high alert, canceling officers’ days off as part of a Summer Safety Strategy aimed at curbing further harm.
Superintendent Larry Snelling urged the public to protect the city’s vulnerable citizens, emphasizing that safety is paramount during the festive season.
Mayor Brandon Johnson added that parents must stay vigilant, reminding them that summer’s unofficial start brings both opportunity and risk.
With the city’s resources stretched thin, Chicago’s leaders are calling on every community pillar to step up and keep its residents safe as the summer unfolds.
