chicago gun violence

Chicago Names Street For High School Basketball Legend Killed in 1984

Ben Wilson, widely noted as being the best high school player in the nation was shot and killed at the height of his prowess.
11/23/2022
1:02

Actor Barton Fitzpatrick Robbed At Gunpoint in Chicago

He was held up at gunpoint in west Chicago on Sept. 4.
09/12/2022

‘The Chi’ Actor Barton Fitzpatrick Robbed At Gunpoint

He was in West Chicago at the time of the armed robbery.
09/11/2022
1:06

Chicago Rapper FBG Cash Shot And Killed

He was 31 years old.
06/16/2022

15-Year Old Chicago Teen Shot 24 Times After Buying Snacks

Sincere Cole was described as hardworking and creative, but became the latest victim of violence in a city that continues to struggle.
02/17/2022

2021 Was Chicago’s Deadliest Year Since 1996, With More Killings Than NYC or L.A.

2021 Was Chicago’s Deadliest Year Since 1996
01/04/2022

DJ Squeak, 26, Of Pivot Gang Shot And Killed In Chicago

The Chicago DJ was shot with his uncle
08/18/2021

Girl, 7, Among Those Killed In Rash Of Chicago Weekend Gun Violence

A total of 56 people were shot.
08/17/2021
Crystal Crockett on BET Buzz 2021
1:10

Chicago Mother of Twins Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend, Distraught Family Speaks Out

"My daughter did not deserve this," said Crockett's mother.
06/30/2021

Chicago Girl, 7, Shot And Killed In McDonald’s Drive-Thru

A suspect has not yet been identified.
04/20/2021

Mass Shooting on Chicago South Side Spurred By ‘Petty’ Fight Kills 2, Wounds 13

Gun violence in the city has sharply increased over 2020.
03/15/2021