Over the Fourth of July weekend, Chicago experiences a troubling surge in gun violence, with police reporting at least 44 individuals shot and seven fatalities between Thursday evening and Sunday night. Among the victims is 16-year-old Meeyah Smith, who was fatally shot in Avalon Park on July 4, highlighting the vulnerability of young lives in the ongoing crisis of gun violence.
This year’s violence appears to be an anomaly, as preliminary data suggests it may be one of the least violent holiday weekends in years, contrasting sharply with last year’s tragic toll of over 100 shootings and 19 deaths. Law enforcement continues to investigate multiple incidents, including a shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood that injured seven people during Fourth of July celebrations, with no arrests made as of yet.
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