Three people were killed and 15 others were shot in Chicago over the weekend, just days after Mayor Brandon Johnson launched a new Office of Gun Violence Reduction. The shootings occurred between Friday evening and Monday morning, with victims ranging in age from 17 to 57. The weekend's first fatal shooting was reported Friday night, where a 49-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The second fatality occurred Monday morning, when a 57-year-old man died after being shot in critical condition.
Mayor Johnson's Initiative
Mayor Johnson signed an executive order on Thursday establishing the Office of Gun Violence Reduction, stating his priority is to reduce violence and address cycles of trauma. He outlined a five-year plan to combat gun violence in the city. Less than two hours after the order was signed, two people were killed in a separate shooting, which remains under investigation.
Comparative Violence Trends
The weekend's violence was slightly lower than the previous weekend during the Juneteenth holiday, when six people were killed and dozens more were injured. As of 2026, Chicago has recorded 204 homicides. The Chicago Sun-Times maintains a database tracking these incidents.
Official and Political Responses
Fox News Digital reached out to Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Johnson for comment on the gun violence but did not receive a response. Some aldermen have criticized the city's approach to policing, claiming officers are 'handcuffed' in addressing teen takeovers under Mayor Johnson's administration.