Chicago Violence: More Than 20 Shot in 24 Hours

MAY 11 2022·Updated JAN 2 2023

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The Facts

Between Tues. and Wed., Chicago suffered three mass shootings in under 24 hrs that saw more than 20 people shot.
NBC Chicago
One of these shootings, reportedly between two rival gangs, left one person dead and four others injured.
CNN
In the volatile incident, police officers were met with resistance by the public and gang members as they attempted to administer first aid to the victims, according to the Chicago PD.
Daily Caller
Mario Sanders, 20, was charged with attacking two police officers and Mitchell Rosas, 42, was charged with resisting arrest for allegedly trying to prevent officers from providing medical assistance.
FOX News
Violence between the two gangs has been escalating since April, following the killing of one high-ranking gang member's brother.
CNN
As of May 8, there have been 779 shootings in Chicago this year, while a total of 3,561 shootings were reported in 2021.
CNN

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The Spin

Right narrative

Gang-related violence has become an almost immutable feature of life in Chicago - a fact that can only be blamed on Mayor Lightfoot's failed leadership and disastrous Democratic policies. There needs to be a concerted effort to crack down on the ongoing culture of permissiveness and prosecute gang members who commit crimes.

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Left narrative

Gun violence is not wholly driven by wars between gangs, and murder and mayhem aren't unique to Chicago or even Democrat-led cities. Systemic policies such as hyper-segregated neighborhoods, poverty, and widespread access to guns have created ripe conditions for violence. We need to focus on changing the conditions that drive good people to do bad things.

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