Full Breakdown
Chicago Fourth-of-July Weekend Violence: 20 Shot, 2 Killed, Multiple Stabbings
7/6/2026, 1:25:50 AM
Weekend Violence Overview
During the extended Fourth-of-July holiday (Thursday July 3 through Sunday July 6, 2026), the Chicago Police Department (CPD) recorded at least 20 shooting victims, three fatalities, and three stabbing victims across the city. Incidents occurred in neighborhoods including the West Side, Portage Park, Auburn Gresham, Englewood, Burnside, Edgewater, and Chicago Lawn. Two uniformed officers were wounded in a traffic-stop confrontation on the South Side, and a suspect was also injured.
Background & Recent Trends
CPD’s historical data show 32 shootings, 44 victims and nine deaths during the July 4 weekend of 2025. Although citywide homicides fell to a historic low in 2025, preliminary data from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office indicate a 5 % rise in homicides in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The current weekend’s violence therefore marks an uptick relative to the prior year’s holiday pattern.
Timeline of Key Incidents
| Date & Time (2026) | Location | Victim(s) & Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Thu July 3, 10:00 p.m. | 7200 blk S Green St. | 31-year-old man shot in left leg; treated on scene, transported to University of Chicago Medical Center (good condition). |
| Thu July 3, 10:10 p.m. | 6500 blk S Claremont Ave. | 51-year-old man shot in right arm during domestic argument; serious condition at University of Chicago Medical Center. |
| Fri July 4, 5:00 p.m. | 2000 blk E 79th St. | Two officers shot (abdomen, arm) during foot pursuit; both survived, one bullet stopped by ballistic vest. |
| Fri July 4, 8:30 p.m. | 6000 blk S Indiana Ave. | 18-year-old man shot in buttocks by group member; fair condition at University of Chicago Medical Center. |
| Sat July 5, 3:30 a.m. | 5000 blk W Sunnyside Ave. (Portage Park) | 47-year-old woman disarmed assailant, then shot herself in head; died at Lutheran General Hospital. |
| Sat July 5, 6:00 a.m. | 7900 blk S Ashland Ave. (Auburn Gresham) | 54-year-old man shot in hip and thighs after suspect retrieved gun from SUV; fair condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center. |
| Sat July 5, 6:59 p.m. | 5800 blk S May St. (Englewood) | 25-year-old woman wounded in leg while in vehicle; good condition at University of Chicago Medical Center. |
| Sat July 5, 10:02 p.m. | 400 blk E 90th St. (Burnside) | 29-year-old man shot in thigh; fair condition at University of Chicago Medical Center. |
| Sun July 6, 1:25 a.m. | 3800 blk W Maypole Ave. | 17-year-old girl shot in chest; critical at Stroger Hospital of Cook County. |
| Sun July 6, 1:34 a.m. | 3800 blk W Maypole Ave. | 6 youths (ages 17-20) injured in mass shooting; none seriously harmed. |
| Sun July 6, 1:48 a.m. | 4300 blk W Van Buren St. | 33-year-old man found dead after multiple gunshot wounds; later pronounced dead at Stronger Hospital. |
| Sun July 6, 12:15 a.m. | 1600 blk W 108th Pl. | 19-year-old man shot multiple times; critical at Advocate Christ Medical Center. |
| Sun July 6, 2:00 a.m. | 5900 blk W Superior St. | 45-year-old man stabbed in chest; good condition at Loyola Hospital. |
| Sun July 6, 1:40 a.m. | 6900 blk S Oakley Ave. | 25-year-old woman stabbed in abdomen while intervening in family dispute; good condition at Christ Hospital. |
Data & Statistics
- Shootings: 20 victims reported by CPD (Fox 32); CBS reports at least 18 injured.
- Fatalities: Fox 32 cites three deaths; CBS confirms at least two deaths.
- Stabbings: Three stabbing victims (two women, one man).
- Police injuries: Two officers shot; both survived.
- Homicide classifications: CPD classified the Portage Park, Auburn Gresham and East Pilsen deaths as homicides.
Official Statements & Responses
CPD classified several incidents as homicides and confirmed that the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating the officer-involved shooting on E 79th St. The department noted that investigations remain ongoing for the majority of the incidents, with many suspects still at large and no arrests reported in the initial updates. Hospital officials confirmed the medical status of victims as described.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Fox 32’s preliminary tally (20 shot, three killed) differs from CBS’s count (at least two killed, 18 injured). Neither outlet provided final arrest numbers, and motives for many shootings remain unidentified. The lack of immediate suspect apprehensions and the absence of detailed forensic findings leave significant informational gaps.
What’s Next
COPA’s investigation will determine whether use-of-force policies were followed in the officer-involved shooting. CPD has pledged continued patrols and community outreach in the affected neighborhoods. City officials are expected to review holiday-weekend policing strategies as homicide rates rise in early 2026.
