Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team 
Last updated: Monday, November 4, 2024 12:34PM 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.
Aug 18, 2024, 4:28 PM GMT
Man shot after crash in Tri-Taylor, Chicago police say
A man was shot after a crash on the city's West Side, according to CPD.
The shooting happened around 1:08 a.m. in the 500-block of Damen Avenue on Sunday.
The victim, a 21-year-old man, crashed with the driver of a black truck.
The driver of the black truck reportedly started shooting at the 21-year-old.
The victim was shot in the head, shoulder, and cheek, police said. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The black truck fled the scene westbound. No one in custody.
Aug 18, 2024, 1:44 PM GMT
Suspect killed, 2 others injured in officer-involved shooting in Pilsen, COPA investigating
COPA said the shooting happened near the 1800-block of South Blue Island Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood near Loomis Street on Sunday
Officers heard multiple shots fired around 1:16 a.m. and encountered armed suspects, according to Chicago police.
Two CPD officers fired their weapons and shot a man, who police said had a gun. The suspect was taken to the hospital where he later died.
A woman and another man were also shot on Sunday.
Chicago police said the suspect had reportedly shot the two victims inside a car before officers arrived.
Both were taken to the hospital with critical injuries, police said.
READ MORE | Suspect shot, killed; 2 others injured in officer involved shooting in Pilsen, COPA investigating
Aug 18, 2024, 2:06 AM GMT
At least 10 shot, 3 fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago, police say
At least 10 people shot have been shot, three fatally, in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.
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Aug 18, 2024, 2:05 AM GMT
Man shot to death on Southwest Side, Chicago police say
A man was shot to death on the city's Southwest Side on Saturday afternoon, Chicago police said.
Police said the shooting happened in the 0-100-block of South Lavergne Avenue just after 2:30 p.m.
An armed offender approached a man his 30s and fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene, police said.
Police said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and back. He was transported in critical condition to Stroger Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
No one is in custody and Area Four detectives are investigating.
