Chicago Gun Violence
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Won't Stop Fighting "Gun Violence Epidemic", Says Biden After US Shooting
US President Joe Biden pledged Monday to keep fighting to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in America after a deadly mass shooting at a July 4th parade in a Chicago suburb.
-
5 Killed In Multiple Shootings In Chicago Over Weekend: Report
While the US is discussing tough measures on gun violence, Chicago on Saturdaywitnessed multiple incidents of shootouts resulting in the death of five persons.
-
Boy, 3, Kills Mother While Playing With Gun In US: Police
A three-year-old American child accidentally shot and killed his mother while playing with a gun in the suburbs of Chicago, police said Monday.
-
14 Dead In Gun Violence Over Fourth Of July Weekend In Chicago
The United States celebrated Independence Day with parades, barbecues and fireworks, but in violence-plagued Chicago, 88 people were shot, 14 of them fatally.
-
Four Killed, Over 40 Shot Within 7 Hours: Chicago's Night Of Violence
At least 40 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend during the seven hours from midnight Saturday to early Sunday morning, with four fatalities, city police said on Sunday, a stark violent streak in a city where authorities say gun violence has been decreasing this year.
-
Despite Crime, This US City Ranked World's Best For Enjoying Life
Often regarded as a symbol of gun violence in the United States, Chicago was ranked the best city in the world for having fun and enjoying life in an index published on Tuesday
-
Thanksgiving Holiday Shootings Leave 8 Dead In Chicago
Eight people were killed and dozens injured in Chicago in the US city's second most violent Thanksgiving holiday weekend in recent years as it continues to struggle with gun violence
-
In Chicago, Women Worried About Violence Join Gun Club
Her hands slowed by rheumatoid arthritis, 71-year-old Marietta Crowder stands in front of her paper target, steadies her gun and pulls the trigger. Shots are fired in quick succession.
-
Son Of Chicago Police Officer Latest Victim Of Gun Violence
The son of a Chicago police officer is the latest victim of the city's gun violence.
-
University of Chicago Cancels Today Classes After Threat
The University of Chicago is cancelling all classes and activities on its main campus today following an online threat of gun violence.
-
7 Dead in Dozens of Chicago Shootings: Police
A convulsion of gun violence left seven people dead in 33 shooting incidents across Chicago during a chaotic Independence Day weekend in the midwestern US city, police said Sunday.
-
Teen's Death Exposes Entrenched Chicago Violence
A 14-year-old girl's appearance in court on a murder charge highlights the problem of gun violence plaguing Chicago.
-
Chicago's ban on gun sales unconstitutional: Federal Court
A federal judge overturned Chicago's ban on the sale of firearms, ruling that the ordinances aimed at reducing gun violence are unconstitutional.
-
Citing shootings, Barack Obama says must 'go back at' gun-control push
President Barack Obama urged supporters on Saturday to "go back at it" and pursue gun-control measures after mass shootings in Washington and Chicago in the past week put the spotlight back onto the problem of gun violence in the United States.
-
'I felt him breathe': escape from the Navy Yard
The first bang sounded distant and muffled. On the fourth floor, Bertillia Lavern assumed somebody downstairs was setting up for an event and had dropped a folding table.
-
Won't Stop Fighting "Gun Violence Epidemic", Says Biden After US Shooting
US President Joe Biden pledged Monday to keep fighting to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in America after a deadly mass shooting at a July 4th parade in a Chicago suburb.
-
5 Killed In Multiple Shootings In Chicago Over Weekend: Report
While the US is discussing tough measures on gun violence, Chicago on Saturdaywitnessed multiple incidents of shootouts resulting in the death of five persons.
-
Boy, 3, Kills Mother While Playing With Gun In US: Police
A three-year-old American child accidentally shot and killed his mother while playing with a gun in the suburbs of Chicago, police said Monday.
-
14 Dead In Gun Violence Over Fourth Of July Weekend In Chicago
The United States celebrated Independence Day with parades, barbecues and fireworks, but in violence-plagued Chicago, 88 people were shot, 14 of them fatally.
-
Four Killed, Over 40 Shot Within 7 Hours: Chicago's Night Of Violence
At least 40 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend during the seven hours from midnight Saturday to early Sunday morning, with four fatalities, city police said on Sunday, a stark violent streak in a city where authorities say gun violence has been decreasing this year.
-
Despite Crime, This US City Ranked World's Best For Enjoying Life
Often regarded as a symbol of gun violence in the United States, Chicago was ranked the best city in the world for having fun and enjoying life in an index published on Tuesday
-
Thanksgiving Holiday Shootings Leave 8 Dead In Chicago
Eight people were killed and dozens injured in Chicago in the US city's second most violent Thanksgiving holiday weekend in recent years as it continues to struggle with gun violence
-
In Chicago, Women Worried About Violence Join Gun Club
Her hands slowed by rheumatoid arthritis, 71-year-old Marietta Crowder stands in front of her paper target, steadies her gun and pulls the trigger. Shots are fired in quick succession.
-
Son Of Chicago Police Officer Latest Victim Of Gun Violence
The son of a Chicago police officer is the latest victim of the city's gun violence.
-
University of Chicago Cancels Today Classes After Threat
The University of Chicago is cancelling all classes and activities on its main campus today following an online threat of gun violence.
-
7 Dead in Dozens of Chicago Shootings: Police
A convulsion of gun violence left seven people dead in 33 shooting incidents across Chicago during a chaotic Independence Day weekend in the midwestern US city, police said Sunday.
-
Teen's Death Exposes Entrenched Chicago Violence
A 14-year-old girl's appearance in court on a murder charge highlights the problem of gun violence plaguing Chicago.
-
Chicago's ban on gun sales unconstitutional: Federal Court
A federal judge overturned Chicago's ban on the sale of firearms, ruling that the ordinances aimed at reducing gun violence are unconstitutional.
-
Citing shootings, Barack Obama says must 'go back at' gun-control push
President Barack Obama urged supporters on Saturday to "go back at it" and pursue gun-control measures after mass shootings in Washington and Chicago in the past week put the spotlight back onto the problem of gun violence in the United States.
-
'I felt him breathe': escape from the Navy Yard
The first bang sounded distant and muffled. On the fourth floor, Bertillia Lavern assumed somebody downstairs was setting up for an event and had dropped a folding table.
