Chicago shootings: Tracking gun violence in 2024

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Last updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:21PM 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.

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Oct 23, 2024, 9:21 PM GMT

2 shot, 1 fatally, near Howard CTA station in Rogers Park: Chicago fire officials

Two people were shot, one fatally, near the Howard CTA station Wednesday in Rogers Park, Chicago fire officials said.

CFD officials said the shooting took place near Howard and Paulina streets.

One person died on the scene and one was taken to Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston in critical condition, CFD said.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting or who was involved.

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Oct 22, 2024, 5:42 PM GMT

Man shot, critically injured in Uptown shopping center parking lot: CPD

A 23-year-old man was shot and critically injured Tuesday morning on Chicago's North Side, Chicago police said.

The man was in the parking lot of a shopping center in the 4800-block of North Broadway in Uptown just before 9:15 a.m., when an unknown vehicle stopped nearby, police said.

A Chicago shooting critically injured a 23-year-old man in a shopping center parking lot on North Broadway in Uptown, CPD said.

An unknown suspect inside the vehicle fired shots in his direction, hitting him in the chest, CPD said.

The man was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition, police said.

Police did not immediately provide any additional information about the suspect.

No one is in custody, and area detectives are investigating.

Oct 22, 2024, 3:25 PM GMT

Woman struck by stray bullet inside West Side apartment, police say

A woman was shot while in her home on the city's West Side on Monday night.

The shooting happened at about 9:56 p.m. at Christiana and Gladys Avenues, according to Chicago police.

Video from the scene shows multiple bullet casings on the street as Chicago police investigated.

A woman, 41, was inside her home when a bullet pierced through the window and struck her in the head, police said.

Footage shows broken glass where the bullet possibly entered the home.

She was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.

No one is in custody. CPD is investigating.

FULL STORY | Woman struck by stray bullet inside West Side apartment, police say

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.