At least 19 shot, 6 fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team 
Last updated: Monday, June 15, 2026 2:36AM GMT
CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 19 people have been shot, six fatally, in gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend.
Here's how the news is developing.
Man shot, killed while inside vehicle on SW Side, Chicago police say
A man was shot and killed while inside of a vehicle Sunday evening on the city's Southwest Side.
The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of South California Avenue in Brighton Park, Chicago police said.
The victim, a 40-year-old man, was inside of a vehicle when an unknown offender with a firearm shot him multiple times, police said.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His name has not been released.
No further information was available as Chicago police continue to investigate.
18-year-old shot to death in Back of the Yards, Chicago police say
An 18-year-old was shot to death in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Sunday, Chicago police said.
Chicago police said the victim was found shot at about 5:15 a.m. in the 1700-Block of West Garfield Boulevard.
Chicago police said the victim was found shot at about 5:15 a.m. in the 1700-Block of West Garfield Boulevard.
The 18-year-old was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the body inside a home.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified him as Jaiker Rodriguez Vera.
CPD is conducting a homicide investigation.
Jun 14, 2026, 12:34 PM GMT
30-year-old killed in West Englewood drive-by shooting identified
A 30-year-old man killed in a West Englewood drive-by shooting has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Police said a 26-year-old woman, a 30-year-old man, and a 31-year-old man were standing in the West Englewood neighborhood's 6500-block of South Hermitage Avenue just after 12:45 a.m.
That's when a white SUV pulled up, and a male suspect inside fired shots, police said.
The 30-year-old man was shot in the head, and the 31-year-old man was shot in the chest, police said.
Both were died at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
The 30-year-old man was identified as Tacari Wright by the medical examiner.
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Jun 14, 2026, 10:50 AM GMT
Man shot to death on South Side, Chicago police say
A man was shot to death on the South Side on Saturday night, Chicago police said.
Man shot, killed on South Side sidewalk, police say
The shooting happened at about 9:50 p.m. at 95th and State streets, Chicago police said.
A 36-year-old man was outside when a man approached him.
CPD said an argument began and the suspect started to shoot the victim.
The victim was taken to Christ Hospital where he later died, police said.
The suspect ran off northbound towards 95th Street, police said.
