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44 Shot in Violent Chicago Fourth of July Weekend

7/6/2025

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Over the Fourth of July weekend, Chicago was rocked by violence as 44 individuals were shot, leaving six dead. The victims, aged between 16 and 52, were caught in a wave of chaos, including a mass shooting near the Cook County Courthouse. With several victims in critical condition, police are urgently investigating this tragic outbreak of gun violence.

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Story summary

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Chicago was rocked by violence as 44 individuals were shot, leaving six dead. The victims, aged between 16 and 52, were caught in a wave of chaos, including a mass shooting near the Cook County Courthouse. With several victims in critical condition, police are urgently investigating this tragic outbreak of gun violence.