A Chilling Tally Emerges (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Chicago – Under overcast skies that brought steady drizzle to the streets, the weekend unfolded with a sobering reminder of the city’s ongoing struggle against gun violence.
A Chilling Tally Emerges
Imagine a citywide wave of gunfire that doesn’t let up, even as the rain tries to drown it out. That’s what Chicago faced from Friday through Sunday, with police reporting four fatalities and 21 people surviving gunshot wounds. This total of 25 victims feels all too familiar, yet it’s a step in a complicated direction.
Authorities pieced together the numbers early Monday, drawing from initial reports across neighborhoods. While the downpour might have kept some indoors, it couldn’t stop the incidents that left families reeling. Each event adds to a narrative that’s equal parts heartbreaking and urgent…