Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team 
Last updated: Saturday, November 23, 2024 11:36AM GMT
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.
Jul 12, 2024, 1:40 AM GMT
Person killed in I-94 expressway shooting on South Side, state police say
A person was killed in an expressway shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
The shooting happened around 5:17 p.m. on Interstate 94 northbound between 79th and 83rd Street in the Chatham neighborhood, Illinois State Police said.
One person was taken to a hospital after the shooting, where they were pronounced dead. Their gender, age and identity were not immediately known. It was not known if anyone else was injured.
The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known. Illinois State Police continue to investigate.
Jul 11, 2024, 12:29 PM GMT
Man injured while running away from shooters on SW Side, police say
A man was shot while walking in Brighton Park on Thursday, according to Chicago police.
The shooting happened around 2:53 a.m. in the 2900-block of 40th Place, police said.
A man, 24, was walking when he was approached by two men.
One of the suspects pulled out a gun and shot at the victim as he tried to run away,
The victim was shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital. He is expected to be okay.
No one in custody. CPD Area One detectives are investigating.
Jul 11, 2024, 12:27 PM GMT
Teen shot while walking into Gage Park house, Chicago police say
A teenager was shot just after midnight on the city's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.
The shooting happened on Thursday around 12:10 a.m. in the 3000-block of 55th Street in Gage Park.
A 17-year-old boy was walking towards a house when he was shot in the back, police said.
The teenager was taken to the hospital and was listed under good condition.
No one in custody. CPD Area One detectives are investigating.
Jul 11, 2024, 12:22 PM GMT
Man critically injured in Bronzeville shooting, police say
A man was critically injured in a shooting on the city's South Side, according to Chicago police.
The shooting happened on Wednesday around 11:03 p.m. in the 3500-block of Dearborn Street in Bronzeville.
A man, 39, was standing outside when he heard gunshots and suddenly felt pain.
The victim was shot in the abdomen and twice in the leg. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
There is no one in custody. CPD Area One detectives are investigating.
