Chicago experienced a violent weekend with three fatalities and 15 individuals injured in shootings across the city. The bloodshed occurred just days after Mayor Brandon Johnson officially launched a new gun violence prevention office aimed at addressing the persistent issue.
The executive order establishing the new office was signed by Mayor Johnson on Monday, March 4. The office is intended to coordinate city-wide efforts to combat gun violence and implement evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention.
Despite the new initiative, the city recorded several deadly incidents over the weekend. Details regarding the specific circumstances of each shooting, including victim ages and locations, were not immediately available but were confirmed by city officials.