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Violent Juneteenth weekend in Chicago catches attention of President Trump
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Chicago experienced multiple shootings over the Juneteenth weekend, including a mass drive-by shooting on the South Side that injured thirteen people, highlighting ongoing gun violence in the city.
- City leaders and violence prevention advocates emphasized the importance of organizations like Peacekeepers and Violence Interrupters, citing research showing a 41% drop in violence in areas where these groups operate.
- Alderman Anthony Beale condemned the shootings, expressing solidarity with victims and communities while stressing the need to resist fear and continue efforts to combat gun violence.
- An 18-year-old was fatally shot on the West Side, and several others were injured in separate incidents, with police making arrests and recovering weapons in some cases.
- President Donald Trump called for National Guard intervention in Chicago via social media, urging Governor Pritzker to seek federal assistance, though the governor has not yet responded.
