The Brief
- At least seven people were killed and 45 others were hurt in violence across Chicago over the weekend.
- Community leaders and city officials are calling for a new city department focused on preventing gun violence.
- Supporters say the department would help keep anti-violence programs in place for the long term.
CHICAGO – At least seven people were killed and 45 others were hurt across Chicago over the weekend, leading community leaders and city officials to call for a new city department focused on stopping gun violence.
What we know:
According to Chicago police, more than two dozen shootings happened across the city since 5 p.m. Friday.…