From the Chicago, Il NBC affiliate:
6 Shot at Memorial For Victim of Chicago Gun Violence
Six people, including a 12-year-old girl, were shot Wednesday night on Chicago's South Side during a memorial for a victim of a previous act of gun violence, police said.
The shootings occurred about 8:16 p.m. in the city’s Greater Grand Crossing community in a "business establishment" on the 500 block of East 75th Street, Chicago police said.
Community activist Jedidiah Brown told reporters that "the opposition" to those attending the memorial came through an alley before opening fire on the group of mourners. He added that the mother of the person being memorialized was also among the victims, though police have not confirmed that information.
There is an excellent website for keeping track of Chicago violence: Hey Jackass! - Illustrating Chicago Values
The current stats:
January to Date
Shot & Killed: 45
Shot & Wounded: 219
Total Shot: 264
The joys of life under Democratic rule - these are the shootings in just 26 days.
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