Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024

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Last updated: Monday, December 2, 2024 10:02PM GMT
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city of Chicago continues to grapple with gun violence, which impacts hundreds of people every year. As of July 7, 2024, there have been almost 1,200 total reported shootings in the city, according to the Chicago Police Department.

"We cannot take our eyes off the ball," Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said at a news conference following a violent July 4 holiday weekend. "We cannot stop thinking about the people who have been victimized by this crime."

While long holiday weekends often see a spike in gun violence, Chicago police and city officials are working to curb shootings and make the city safer.

These are the latest updates on gun violence in the city of Chicago in 2024.

Dec 02, 2024, 10:02 PM GMT

Mass shooting kills 2, seriously injures 4 on SW Side: Chicago fire officials

Six people were shot, two fatally, Monday afternoon inside a home on Chicago's Southwest Side, Chicago fire officials said.

CFD was called to the scene in the 3500-block of West 59th Street in the city's Chicago Lawn neighborhood just after 2:10 p.m. for multiple people shot, officials said.

Chopper 7 was over the scene of a mass shooting Monday afternoon.

Six people were shot; two were dead when emergency crews arrived.

Three people are in serious-to-critical condition, fire officials said.

Two people were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and one to University of Chicago Medical Center.

The other victim was taken to Mt. Sinai hospital in fair-to-serious condition.

Officials did not provide any other information about the victims.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting.

Chopper 7 was over the scene about 3 p.m. There is a massive emergency response in the area, and roads appear to be blocked off.

Chicago police officers have been seen going inside a home on West 59th near St. Louis Avenue.

CPD is expected to give an update later Monday.

Community activist Pastor Donovan Price commonly responds to shooting scenes.

He said this one is even more tragic during the holiday season.

Nov 24, 2024, 3:00 PM GMT

2 teens shot, 1 fatally, in Little Village, CPD says

One teenager was killed and another was wounded after a shooting in Little Village Sunday morning, Chicago police said.

The shooting took place at about 1:33 a.m. in the 2600-block of South Avers Avenue. Police said the victims were standing on the sidewalk when shots were fired.

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he later died, police said. A 15-year-old was shot in the back and transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition, police said.

No one is in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.

Nov 24, 2024, 4:00 AM GMT

Woman shot near Macy's store in the Loop, CPD says

A woman was injured Saturday evening after a shooting in the Loop, Chicago fire officials said.

The shooting happened around 8:55 p.m. on a sidewalk in the 0-100 block of West Washington Street, Chicago police said. Police could also be seen investigating at the Macy's store on State Street.

The 19-year-old woman was shot by an unknown male offender while walking with a group of people on the sidewalk, CPD said. She was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was initially listed in critical condition, CFD officials said. Chicago police later said she was in fair condition.

No arrests have been made and no further information was immediately available. Area Three detectives continue to investigate.

Nov 23, 2024, 1:37 PM GMT

Suspect killed, food vendor with Concealed-Carry License hurt in exchange of gunfire in Austin: CPD

A food vendor with a Concealed-Carry License shot and killed a man who pulled a gun on him Friday night, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the South Austin neighborhood's 300-block of South Central Avenue just before 9 p.m.

A 30-year-old man approached a 35-year-old man, who is a food vendor, and there was a brief struggle, police said.

Police said the 30-year-old took out a gun, and the 35-year-old, who is a CCL holder, also took out a gun.

There was an exchange of gunfire, and the 30-year-old, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body, was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The 35-year-old, shot in his right arm, was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition.

There were two firearms on the scene, and Area Four detectives are investigating, police said.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.