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7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
- A weekend surge of shootings in Chicago left at least seven dead and 38 wounded, including a mass shooting that injured a dozen people on Juneteenth as the Obama presidential center welcomed guests.
- Former President Trump renewed calls to send the military/National Guard to Chicago, urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to request help — a proposal the governor has rebuffed.
- The violence wasn’t isolated: Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Kansas City also reported deadly weekend shootings, prompting renewed debate about crime and public safety.
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