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.

Oct 21, 2024, 3:22 AM GMT

15-year-old boy among 3 shot near United Center: Chicago police

A 15-year-old boy was among three people injured in a shooting near the United Center on Sunday night, Chicago police said.

The shooting happened on the Near West Side near North Wolcott and West Maypole avenues just before 7 p.m., police said.

ABC7 spoke with Thomas Kendall, the brother of one of the victims critically injured.

Kendall said his brother, who is 18 years old, was out with his of friends, heading to the Lil Durk concert at the United Center, when a group of people on bikes approached them.

The group then tried to mug the 18-year-old and his friends, Kendall said. A struggle ensued, and that's when a suspect fired shots.

Kendall's brother, shot in his chest, was listed in critical condition.

Another man, 19, was shot in his rib area and listed in critical condition.

A 15-year-old boy, shot in his hand and grazed in his abdomen, was listed in good condition.

All three victims are being treated at Stroger Hospital, and their families said they are undergoing surgery.

At one point, ABC7 cameras were rolling as police officers ran blocks away, but investigators say no one is in custody.

Oct 21, 2024, 12:59 AM GMT

Man in custody for apparent road rage shooting in Back of the Yards: Chicago police

Charges are pending against the suspect in an apparent road rage shooting on Chicago's South Side.

The shooting happened just after 5 p.m. Saturday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood's 4700-block of South Halsted Street, police said.

Police said a 47-year-old man was driving a car when he pulled out a gun and fired at least one shot toward another vehicle in traffic.

No one was injured.

Officers took the suspect into custody in the 5400-block of South Wentworth Avenue and recovered a gun.

Area detectives are investigating.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.

Oct 20, 2024, 5:54 PM GMT

Man shot, killed in South Chicago, police say

A man died after being shot in South Chicago, police said.

The shooting happened on Sunday at about 4:03 a.m. in the 8500-block of S. Saginaw Avenue.

Police found a 23-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to U of C where he died.

No one in custody.

Oct 20, 2024, 5:50 PM GMT

Man shot to death in West Pullman: police

A man was shot to death in the city's West Pullman neighborhood, according to CPD.

The shooting happened at about 2:02 a.m. in the 12000-block of South Halsted Street on Sunday.

CPD responded to shots fired and found a 36-year-old man that had been shot in the chest.

He was taken to the hospital where he died.

No one in custody.