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Chicago shootings: 43 shot, 9 fatally, in Memorial Day weekend gun violence across city, police say
ABC News Local ^ | May 29, 2023 | By Diane Pathieu

Posted on 05/29/2023 2:58:50 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

UPDATED Monday, May 29, 2023 4:47AM

CHICAGO -- Memorial Day weekend violence has left nine people dead and 34 others wounded, Chicago police said.

Police said three people were shot while standing on the sidewalk in the 9100-block of South Harper Avenue when someone drove up and fired at around 1:45 a.m.

A 59-year-old man, 57-year-old woman, and a 77-year-old man were all hit and transported to local hospitals.

The violence happening despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's new safety plan, to increase police on the streets and include community groups to help curb violence in the city.

Meanwhile in Englewood, Mayor Johnson joined community members in a game of cards at an event aimed to bring families together to prevent gun violence.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc7chicago.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: democrats; drugs; gangs
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1 posted on 05/29/2023 2:58:50 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Yep, there’s a picture of the culture.

The problem Is the culture. Adding a policeman on every corner will solve nothing. The culture is mainly rooted in LBJ’s great new society.


2 posted on 05/29/2023 3:16:34 AM PDT by himno hero (had'nff)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

And yesterday would have been a decent day to go to the range in Vermont or Maine or New Hampshire or North or South Dakota or Montana or many parts of Texas or Tennessee and elsewhere like that with basically no violent firearm related crime.


3 posted on 05/29/2023 3:17:33 AM PDT by OttawaFreeper ("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966 )
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To: himno hero

Another mass murder in gun free chicago.


4 posted on 05/29/2023 3:23:56 AM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Don’t demonize the kids”


5 posted on 05/29/2023 3:28:45 AM PDT by Lee25 ( )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I think the numbers have increased once more.

51 shot, 12 fatally in Chicago Memorial Day weekend shootings, 2-year-old girl shot herself after finding gun

https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-shootings-memorial-day-weekend


6 posted on 05/29/2023 3:29:36 AM PDT by CFW (old and retired)
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To: Lee25

Smith & Wesson can look forward to 9 more billion dollar lawsuits...courtesy of Ben Crump.


7 posted on 05/29/2023 3:32:10 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

In a city with the most strict gun control laws!


8 posted on 05/29/2023 3:40:39 AM PDT by high info voter (Delivery )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

At least Daley used to catch and prosecute the murderers. In Chicago today there is very little fear of being held accountable for any crime you might commit. Any “crime” other than the constitutional application of your 2nd amendment rights by law abiding citizens.


9 posted on 05/29/2023 3:40:59 AM PDT by hardspunned (Former DC GOP globalist stooge)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Peoples control, control your people


10 posted on 05/29/2023 3:58:35 AM PDT by Recompennation (Don’t blame me my vote didn’t count)
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To: hardspunned

Them’s Peeples are regressing to being African African African American


11 posted on 05/29/2023 4:02:18 AM PDT by himno hero (had'nff)
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To: joma89

Count should run until 11:59 and 59 seconds PM on 5/29 to be
valid. Some BLM, some don’t.


12 posted on 05/29/2023 4:24:00 AM PDT by wetgundog
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Memorial Day warzone: At least 41 people shot and nine killed in Chicago during holiday weekend

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12135655/Memorial-Day-warzone-41-people-shot-nine-killed-Chicago-holiday-weekend.html


13 posted on 05/29/2023 4:36:50 AM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Will JoeK visit $hitcago and offer his sympathy and talk about automatic handgun control?

Hahaha, sometimes I crack myself up.


14 posted on 05/29/2023 5:10:03 AM PDT by DAC21
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"The weekend had also been seen as a crucial test for newly inaugurated Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who assumed office earlier this month with a commitment to addressing public safety through 'intelligent and holistic approaches' rather than relying solely on toughness"

I'm sure the Chicago Tribune will declare the Mayor's policy a stunning success.

15 posted on 05/29/2023 5:14:51 AM PDT by DAC21
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

That “peacekeeper” thing is working as intended!


16 posted on 05/29/2023 5:28:59 AM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (BOYCOTT Anheuser Busch, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR & Faux Snooze! Molon Labe! Oathkeeper! )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

On this “issue” I agree with the Liberal-Left: IDGAF.


17 posted on 05/29/2023 5:41:18 AM PDT by TTFlyer (Lenin: that by the infliction of terror, a well-organized minority can conquer a nation.)
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To: high info voter

And one of the bluest DNC cities.


18 posted on 05/29/2023 6:09:16 AM PDT by ealgeone
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Until it’s 9 wounded, 48 killed, nothing will change.


19 posted on 05/29/2023 6:09:41 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

With one day to go... This tally Looks on the high side to me


20 posted on 05/29/2023 6:59:23 AM PDT by dennisw (Never attribute to stupidity, that which is adequately explained by malice)
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