Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024

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Last updated: Friday, January 24, 2025 5:25PM 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.

Sep 01, 2024, 11:42 AM GMT

Man shot in the leg in Lawndale, police say

A man was shot while standing outside on the city's West Side on Sunday, Chicago police said.

The shooting happened around 12:43 a.m. in the 4800-block of Lexington Street in the Lawndale neighborhood.

The 35-year-old was standing outside when he was shot in the leg.

At last check he was if expected to be okay. No one in custody.

Sep 01, 2024, 11:35 AM GMT

Man critically injured in West Town drive-by shooting: CPD

A man was shot around 1:19 a.m. of the first day of September, according to Chicago police.

The drive-by shooting happened in the 1000-block of West Lake Street on Sunday.

A man, 34, was outside when he was shot at by an offender who was traveling in a gray sedan, a witness told police.

The victim was shot in the head and taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

No one in custody.

Sep 01, 2024, 11:47 AM GMT

Man shot in the face while driving in Bridgeport, police say

A man was critically injured while driving in the Bridgeport neighborhood on Sunday, Chicago police said.

The shooting happened around 4:04 a.m. in the 3100-Block of Morgan Street, police said.

A 36-year-old man was driving when was shot at by an offender traveling in a gray SUV.

The victim was shot in the face and taken to the hospital in critical condition.

No one in custody.

Aug 31, 2024, 10:40 PM GMT

Man shot in Lawndale while trying to buy item from online marketplace: Chicago police

A man was shot while trying to purchase something from an online marketplace on Saturday afternoon, Chicago police said.

Police said the shooting happened in the Lawndale neighborhood's 3400-block of West Douglas Boulevard just after 3 p.m.

A 23-year-old man met someone there through an online marketplace, police said.

That's when three male suspects, whose ages were not immediately known, confronted the man and took out guns before opening fire.

The victim, shot in his leg and shoulder, was transported to Christ Hospital in fair condition.

There is no one in custody and area detectives are investigating.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.