Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024

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Last updated: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:55PM 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 31, 2024, 5:30 PM GMT

Teen boy critically injured in Hyde Park shooting, Chicago police say

A teen was shot and critically injured on the city's South Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the Hyde Park's neighborhood's 700 block of East 53rd Street at about 7:46 p.m.

A 16-year-old boy was in a park when two people approached him and one shot him multiple times, police said.

The teen was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.

No one is in custody.

The shooting happened less than an hour after someone was shot on the border of Hyde Park and Woodlawn.

Aug 31, 2024, 3:52 PM GMT

Woman shot to death inside vehicle at Little Village gathering, police say

A woman was shot to death at a gathering on the city's Southwest Side early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the Little Village neighborhood's 3900-block of West Ogden Avenue just before 12:15 a.m.

A 58-year-old woman was inside a vehicle at a gathering when someone fired shots from an alley, striking her in the neck, police said.

Police said the Chicago Fire Department transported the victim in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

There is no one in custody and Area Four detectives are investigating.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.

Aug 31, 2024, 4:01 PM GMT

Man shot to death inside vehicle in South Chicago: police

A man was shot to death inside a vehicle on the city's South Side on Saturday morning, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the South Chicago neighborhood's 2900-block of East 89th Street just after 8:30 a.m.

A man was inside a stopped vehicle when someone approached him on foot and opened fire, police said.

Police said the victim, shot in his chest, was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

No one is in custody and area detectives are investigating.

Aug 31, 2024, 10:47 PM GMT

CCL holder fires back at gunman after woman fatally shot on South Side porch, Chicago police say

A woman, 49, was shot and killed outside of a home in the city's West Pullman neighborhood on the South Side, Chicago police said.

Police said this happened Friday night at around 9:33 p.m. in the 11800-blk of S. Indiana.

The woman and a 38-year-old man with a Concealed-Carry License were sitting on a porch when someone drove by in a dark colored SUV and opened fire, police said.

The CCL holder fired back as the male suspect sped away, police said.

The woman sustained a gunshot wound to the face and arm. First responders rushed her to Roseland hospital where she died, CPD said. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as Katrina J. Brown.

The CCL holder was not hit.

Street Pastor Donovan Price responded to the scene. He said he hopes this is not a sign of what's to come this weekend.

"Hopefully this won't be the start of a violent Labor Day weekend," Donovan said. "People are out trying to enjoy themselves and unfortunately gunshots erupted and a young lady is dead... We'll stay vigilant. We'll stay prayerful."

Police said a gun was recovered at the scene.

Area Two detectives are investigating.