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Police work the scene of a shooting in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on June 15, 2021. Police say five people standing outside on Chicago's West Side were shot in a violent end to a day that began with a fatal mass shooting on the South Side.
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Police work the scene of a shooting in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on June 15, 2021. Police say five people standing outside on Chicago’s West Side were shot in a violent end to a day that began with a fatal mass shooting on the South Side.

Chicago shootings and murders stayed elevated through the first half of 2021

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Chicago police recover a gun at a crime scene in the alley between Euclid and Bennett avenues at 81st Street after a reported shooting on March 5, 2021.
Chicago police recover a gun at a crime scene in the alley between Euclid and Bennett avenues at 81st Street after a reported shooting on March 5, 2021.
An evidence technician works the scene where a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the 1100 block of South Karlov Avenue in the Lawndale neighborhood on June 10, 2021.
An evidence technician works the scene where a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the 1100 block of South Karlov Avenue in the Lawndale neighborhood on June 10, 2021.
Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooing outside the Wentworth Gardens public housing units on Chicago's South Side on June 23, 2021. Two others were wounded in the incident.
Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooing outside the Wentworth Gardens public housing units on Chicago’s South Side on June 23, 2021. Two others were wounded in the incident.
Police work the scene of a shooting in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on June 15, 2021. Police say five people standing outside on Chicago's West Side were shot in a violent end to a day that began with a fatal mass shooting on the South Side.
Police work the scene of a shooting in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on June 15, 2021. Police say five people standing outside on Chicago’s West Side were shot in a violent end to a day that began with a fatal mass shooting on the South Side.
An unidentified woman is held as she reacts near the scene of shooting which left five people dead and three others wounded at a home in the 6200 block of South Morgan Street in Chicago on June 15, 2021.
An unidentified woman is held as she reacts near the scene of shooting which left five people dead and three others wounded at a home in the 6200 block of South Morgan Street in Chicago on June 15, 2021.
The body of one of five people shot and killed at the home on the 6200 block of South Morgan Street in Chicago is removed from the building on June 15, 2021.
The body of one of five people shot and killed at the home on the 6200 block of South Morgan Street in Chicago is removed from the building on June 15, 2021.
A man smokes a cigar while police work the scene where a 30-year-old man was shot in the head, eye and knee in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood on March 8, 2021.
A man smokes a cigar while police work the scene where a 30-year-old man was shot in the head, eye and knee in Chicago’s Gresham neighborhood on March 8, 2021.
Chicago police officers at the scene of a mass shooting that left 15 people shot, two fatally, inside a “pop-up party” at a business that operates as a tow company and apparent event space, March 14, 2021, in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Chicago police work at the scene on March 26, 2021 where eight people were shot, including one fatally, in the 2500 block of West 79th Street.
Chicago police work at the scene on March 26, 2021 where eight people were shot, including one fatally, in the 2500 block of West 79th Street.
Bullet holes in a store window in the 2500 block of West 79th Street in Chicago where eight people were shot, one fatally, on March 26, 2021.
Bullet holes in a store window in the 2500 block of West 79th Street in Chicago where eight people were shot, one fatally, on March 26, 2021.
Police at the scene where a 13-year-old boy and 14-year-old boy were shot on the 8200 block of South Coles Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood on April 26, 2021.
Police at the scene where a 13-year-old boy and 14-year-old boy were shot on the 8200 block of South Coles Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood on April 26, 2021.
Deon Williams, center left, and Diamond Williams, sisters of Shermetria Williams, release balloons with others during a vigil for Shermetria, who was among five people killed June 15, 2021, in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Deon Williams, center left, and Diamond Williams, sisters of Shermetria Williams, release balloons with others during a vigil for Shermetria, who was among five people killed June 15, 2021, in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
Friends and relatives of Shermetria Williams light candles during a vigil on June 16, 2021, in remembrance of the 19-year-old, who was among five people killed in the Englewood neighborhood.
Friends and relatives of Shermetria Williams light candles during a vigil on June 16, 2021, in remembrance of the 19-year-old, who was among five people killed in the Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago police Superintendent David Brown is briefed at the scene of a fatal stabbing at Wacker Drive and Van Buren Street on June 19, 2021.
Chicago police Superintendent David Brown is briefed at the scene of a fatal stabbing at Wacker Drive and Van Buren Street on June 19, 2021.
Evidence markers near bullet casings at the scene where 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams was fatally shot while in a drive-thru lane at a McDonald's restaurant in the Homan Square neighborhood on April 18, 2021.
Evidence markers near bullet casings at the scene where 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams was fatally shot while in a drive-thru lane at a McDonald’s restaurant in the Homan Square neighborhood on April 18, 2021.
Justice Jones, center, looks up while releasing balloons during a vigil for 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams who was fatally shot six times in a vehicle at a McDonald's drive-thru.
Justice Jones, center, looks up while releasing balloons during a vigil for 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams who was fatally shot six times in a vehicle at a McDonald’s drive-thru.
Officers pray with other attendees during a vigil, April 19, 2021, for 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams who was a fatally shot in a vehicle at a McDonald's restaurant drive-thru.
Officers pray with other attendees during a vigil, April 19, 2021, for 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams who was a fatally shot in a vehicle at a McDonald’s restaurant drive-thru.
The Dan Ryan Expressway sits empty while officers work the scene where a motorist was shot about 7:45 p.m. in the inbound express lanes near 33rd Street on June 2, 2021, in Chicago.
The Dan Ryan Expressway sits empty while officers work the scene where a motorist was shot about 7:45 p.m. in the inbound express lanes near 33rd Street on June 2, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago police work the scene early April 6, 2021, where seven people were shot shortly before midnight in the 6800 block of South Justine Street.
Chicago police work the scene early April 6, 2021, where seven people were shot shortly before midnight in the 6800 block of South Justine Street.
Police at the scene where a person was fatally shot in the 5900 Block of West Fullerton Avenue on Jan. 17, 2021, in Chicago.
Police at the scene where a person was fatally shot in the 5900 Block of West Fullerton Avenue on Jan. 17, 2021, in Chicago.

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