At least 11 people were shot, one fatally, in another bloody weekend across Democrat-run Chicago, highlighting the city’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.
The fatal shooting took place early Saturday morning at 5:22 a.m. in the 4400 block of West Augusta Boulevard. Two men were sitting inside a red Dodge Charger when gunfire erupted. The 29-year-old passenger and the 37-year-old driver were both struck. The driver was rushed to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The passenger survived and is recovering.
Just hours before, on Friday night, a 43-year-old woman was critically wounded after being shot multiple times while standing outside in the 5500 block of South Lafayette Avenue. Authorities say the shooter remains at large.
These shootings add to a staggering trend of violence plaguing the Windy City. Just last weekend, 18 people were shot between Friday and Sunday, four of whom died.
So far in 2025, more than 340 people have been killed in Chicago, based on data from the Chicago Sun-Times. Despite these grim statistics, city leadership continues to face criticism for its handling of public safety, especially as violent crime surges in neighborhoods already battered by decades of mismanagement.
As crime continues to spiral, residents are demanding answers—and action—from their leaders.
