Chicago Police investigate a fatal shooting in the 5800 block of S. Fairfield. Another teen was injured in the shooting and is hospitalized. (Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune / July 12, 2012) 
Chicago police investigate the scene where two girls were shot Tuesday night at 117th and Ada streets. (Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune / July 10, 2012) 
In Chicago , homicides are up over 50 percent over last year. In some of the West and South side streets its guns, gangs and drugs. On a recent Saturday night people residents strolled by as a young man was being arrested. (AP