2023 Chicago memorial day weekend shootings
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| Deaths | 11[1] |
Non-fatal injuries | 42[1] |
On the 2023 memorial day weekend, at least 53 people were shot and 11 killed in the wave of shootings in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The ages of the victims range from 2 to 77 years old.[2] The surge in gun violence was recorded during this holiday weekend and reported as one of the most violent Memorial Day weekends since 2015 along with the 2022 memorial day shooting – both were overshadowed by tragic incidents.[3][4][5][1][6]
Historical trend[edit]
Generally, holiday weekends tend to be deadlier than regular weekends.[7] The Memorial Day weekend in Chicago was overshadowed by a tragic wave of shootings.[4] The holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and has also historically marked the beginning of the seasonal uptick in gun violence.[8] The trend over the previous few years shows that crime numbers are significantly rising during Memorial Day Weekend.[9][10] The 2023 shooting was described as bloody which ended near the city's Memorial Day record[11] and was one of the highest along with 2022 since the 2016 holiday weekend with 71 shootings.[3] In 2022, police recorded 50 shootings and nine fatalities. In 2021 3 people were killed out of 37 shootings during the same public holiday.[10] Bloomberg reported that overall crime incidents in Chicago jumped in 2022 by 41% from 2021, and are up another 42% in 2023 through May 28.[12]
Shooting and victims[edit]
The shooting started on Friday, May 26 when a suspect used a handgun to fire following an altercation. Later that day a total of 3 people were shot in various neighborhoods.[7][3] Self-inflicted shots were also reported. A 2-year-old girl was injured after she accidentally shot herself.[13] Another 2-year-old boy was also injured while playing in a bedroom with a male adult when a handgun went off.[2] A 69-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Hospital after being found near one of the crime scenes. The shootings occurred in the streets, sidewalks, residential homes, a hotel room, at the Ford City mall, inside vehicles, near residential buildings, in yards, and while standing in the alley. Multiple offenders fired shots from vehicles, streets, residential homes, and other public locations. Most suspects were not identified but some already interacted with the victims- some of them were involved in fights.[2] Of the four-day consecutive shootings, Saturday, May 27 had the most incidents, with 25 victims; Sunday had 19; and Monday, 12. 3 people were shot on Friday evening.[3]
Shootings[edit]
| Date | Neighbourhood | Dead | Injured | Total | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | West Montrose South Merrill |
0 | 3 | 3[6] | Three men were injured.[3] |
| May 27 | West Jackson North Randolph West 49th Street South Homan West Monroe West Gladys West 19th Street North Dearborn South Michigan Avenue South Ada |
9 | 11+ | 20+[6] | At least two teenagers, one woman and 8 men were injured. Chicago Sun Times reported 25 victims.[3] |
| May 28 | West Barryn South Honore West 54th Street West Ogden West Douglas Boulevard South Normal South Michigan South Loomis West Superior West Jonquil Terrace West Ford City North Western Ave South Hermitage |
1 | 12+ | 12+[6] | At least two 2-year-old's, two women and 8 men were injured.
Chicago Sun Times reported 19 victims.[3] |
| May 29 | South Harper South Ingleside South Saint Louis North Hamlin South Halsted South Clyde North Pine South Carpenter South Kildare West Augusta |
0 | 12+ | 12+[6] | At least one teenager, two women and 9 men were injured. Chicago Sun Times also reported 12 victims.[3] |
Response and measures[edit]
The mayor of Chicago released a statement condemning the deadly violence.[14] The interim Police Superintendent described the violence as a manifestation of community disinvestment, poverty, and trauma that the city has struggled for too long while acknowledging the lives lost to gun violence. Despite the devastating end of the Memorial Day weekend, the dedication of thousands of police officers, and other groups was recognized. The Public Safety Committee Chair said the police worked overtime during the holiday and successfully covered the beach- especially after gunfire rang out on North Avenue Beach on Friday. The city hired residents as peacekeepers and launched a crisis unit with controversies if such new programs show impact soon enough.[15][10]
Aftermath[edit]
Hundreds marched against violence in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Chicago shootings: 53 shot, 11 fatally, in Memorial Day weekend gun violence across city, police say". ABC7 Chicago. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "9 dead, 47 hurt in Memorial Day weekend shootings across Chicago". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "12 killed, 48 wounded in Memorial Day weekend violence in Chicago". Chicago Sun-Times. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 McMorris, Ebony (2023-05-30). "A Grim Memorial Day: Spiking Mass Shootings Cast a Shadow". American Urban Radio Networks. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Memorial Day weekend mayhem leaves 53 shot, 11 fatally, in Chicago". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Chicago Sees Violent Memorial Day Weekend With At Least 9 Killed, 50 Wounded in Shootings Across City". NBC Chicago. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Faguy, Ana. "At Least 14 Dead In Memorial Day Weekend Mass Shootings—Outpacing Prior Years". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Chicago Shootings: 9 Killed, 39 Wounded So Far in Memorial Day Weekend Gun Violence". Tasnim News Agency. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ Haque, Erina (1 June 2023). "US Memorial Day Gun Violence & Mass Shootings". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Chicago deploys 'peacekeepers' for Memorial Day weekend as gun violence rises". Washington Examiner. 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ Hagstrom, Anders (2023-05-28). "Chicago suffers 46 shot, 11 killed as bloody Memorial Day weekend ends near all-time record". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Chicago's Top Bosses Have a Plan to Fix Soaring Crime". Bloomberg.com. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "2-year-old girl accidentally shoots herself after finding gun in Rogers Park: Chicago police". ABC7 Chicago. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ Richard, Lawrence (2023-05-31). "Newly-elected Chicago mayor responds after city suffers deadliest Memorial Day weekend on record: 'devastated'". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ↑ "Chicago mayor, interim police superintendent respond to Memorial Day weekend violence". WGN-TV. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
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