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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.

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Chicago police recover a gun at a crime scene in the alley between and Euclid Avenue and Bennett Avenue at 81st Street after a reported shooting on March 5, 2021.
Chicago police recover a gun at a crime scene in the alley between and Euclid Avenue and Bennett Avenue 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.
Offices work the scene where a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head inside a home on the 9300 block of South Wallace in the Brainerd neighborhood on Oct. 14 2021, in Chicago.
Offices work the scene where a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head inside a home on the 9300 block of South Wallace in the Brainerd neighborhood on Oct. 14 2021, in Chicago.
A Chicago police officer walks the perimeter of a crime scene outside a McDonald's restaurant on 52nd Street at Lake Park Avenue in Chicago on Sept. 21, 2021.
A Chicago police officer walks the perimeter of a crime scene outside a McDonald’s restaurant on 52nd Street at Lake Park Avenue in Chicago on Sept. 21, 2021.
Officers work the scene where a 35-year-old man was shot in the leg on the 5400 block of South Harper in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Sept. 22 2021, in Chicago.
Officers work the scene where a 35-year-old man was shot in the leg on the 5400 block of South Harper in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Sept. 22 2021, in Chicago.
A police officer views bullet holes in a vehicle at the scene of a multiple shooting in the 700 block of North Trumbull Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, Oct. 27, 2021, in Chicago. Three men standing on a sidewalk were shot, one fatally, according to police.
A police officer views bullet holes in a vehicle at the scene of a multiple shooting in the 700 block of North Trumbull Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, Oct. 27, 2021, in Chicago. Three men standing on a sidewalk were shot, one fatally, according to police.
Chicago police investigate the scene of a shooting in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood on Sept. 17, 2021. There were reports of three people shot on Clark Street between Division and Elm.
Chicago police investigate the scene of a shooting in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood on Sept. 17, 2021. There were reports of three people shot on Clark Street between Division and Elm.
Charles McKenzie, center, becomes emotional, July 2, 2021, a day after a mass shooting took place near the area of W. 66th and Halsted streets during which his niece was critically injured.
Charles McKenzie, center, becomes emotional, July 2, 2021, a day after a mass shooting took place near the area of W. 66th and Halsted streets during which his niece was critically injured.
Police work the scene where an officer shot a person in the leg on the 4500 block of South Drexel Boulevard in the Bronzeville neighborhood on July 25, 2021 in Chicago. According to police a gun was recovered at the scene and no officers were injured.
Police work the scene where an officer shot a person in the leg on the 4500 block of South Drexel Boulevard in the Bronzeville neighborhood on July 25, 2021 in Chicago. According to police a gun was recovered at the scene and no officers were injured.
Pallbearers guide the casket containing the body of Denise Huguelet following her funeral at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Aug. 23, 2021, in Orland Park. Huguelet, a retired special education teacher, was the victim of a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway after she attended a White Sox game.
Pallbearers guide the casket containing the body of Denise Huguelet following her funeral at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Aug. 23, 2021, in Orland Park. Huguelet, a retired special education teacher, was the victim of a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway after she attended a White Sox game.
Evidence markers at the scene where at least eight people were wounded in a shooting involving a party bus in the 1600 block of North LaSalle Drive in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood on July 22, 2021.
Evidence markers at the scene where at least eight people were wounded in a shooting involving a party bus in the 1600 block of North LaSalle Drive in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood on July 22, 2021.
Chicago police officers finish processing a crime scene inside a laundromat on Madison Street at Kildare Avenue in Chicago after a person was fatally shot on Aug. 9, 2021.
Chicago police officers finish processing a crime scene inside a laundromat on Madison Street at Kildare Avenue in Chicago after a person was fatally shot on Aug. 9, 2021.
Chicago Police Department evidence technicians look at a shell casing at a crime scene on Maryland Avenue at 79th Street in Chicago after a young girl was shot in the head and a man was wounded on July 1, 2021.
Chicago Police Department evidence technicians look at a shell casing at a crime scene on Maryland Avenue at 79th Street in Chicago after a young girl was shot in the head and a man was wounded on July 1, 2021.
Bullet holes are seen in a storefront window as Chicago police detectives process a crime scene in the 300 block of East 47th Street in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2021.
Bullet holes are seen in a storefront window as Chicago police detectives process a crime scene in the 300 block of East 47th Street in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2021.
Bullet casings litter the sidewalk and grass as police officers investigate the scene of a shooting outside of a police station in the 5100 block of West Madison Street, in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Aug. 11, 2021. One man was shot and is listed in serious condition.
Bullet casings litter the sidewalk and grass as police officers investigate the scene of a shooting outside of a police station in the 5100 block of West Madison Street, in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on Aug. 11, 2021. One man was shot and is listed in serious condition.
Sisters Alyna Carlton, left, 17, and Mikayla Carlton, 11, embrace as their grandfather, Keith Cooper is remembered during a vigil at a strip mall in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood on July 16, 2021. Cooper died after he was hit in the head during an attempted carjacking at the strip mall. Cooper, a Vietnam veteran, loved jazz music, bowling, and his Hyde Park community.
Sisters Alyna Carlton, left, 17, and Mikayla Carlton, 11, embrace as their grandfather, Keith Cooper is remembered during a vigil at a strip mall in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood on July 16, 2021. Cooper died after he was hit in the head during an attempted carjacking at the strip mall. Cooper, a Vietnam veteran, loved jazz music, bowling, and his Hyde Park community.
Anthony Jackson, 44, left, and Khari B. of the Watch Guard, a citizen patrol group, watch for carjackers, disruptions, and aim to make residents feel safe at a BP gas station near South Rhodes Avenue and East Pershing Road on Aug. 21, 2021.
Anthony Jackson, 44, left, and Khari B. of the Watch Guard, a citizen patrol group, watch for carjackers, disruptions, and aim to make residents feel safe at a BP gas station near South Rhodes Avenue and East Pershing Road on Aug. 21, 2021.
Two men play chess while police work the scene were a 24-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man were shot on the 3500 block of West Lake Street in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on July 7, 2021.
Two men play chess while police work the scene were a 24-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man were shot on the 3500 block of West Lake Street in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on July 7, 2021.
Chicago police walk with community members on Douglas Boulevard in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on July 23, 2021 in a display of unity after recent high profile shootings.
Chicago police walk with community members on Douglas Boulevard in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood on July 23, 2021 in a display of unity after recent high profile shootings.
Students rally, Nov. 16, 2021, to call attention to recent violence surrounding the University of Chicago campus, including the shooting death of Shaoxiong “Dennis” Zheng, a 24-yer-old recent graduate.
Chicago police officers salute as the ambulance carrying the body of a fellow Officer Ella French arrives at the Cook County Medical Examiner, Aug. 8, 2021, after she was fatally shot and her partner was critically wounded during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of Aug. 8, 2021.
Chicago police officers salute as the ambulance carrying the body of a fellow Officer Ella French arrives at the Cook County Medical Examiner, Aug. 8, 2021, after she was fatally shot and her partner was critically wounded during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of Aug. 8, 2021.
The Silent Threat Dance Team performs a tribute dance at the 92nd annual Bud Billiken Parade, Aug. 14, 2021, in honor of their founder, Verndell “Vee” Smith, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in May.
Chicago police secure a crime scene at the CTA Red Line Garfield station on Aug. 19, 2021.
Chicago police secure a crime scene at the CTA Red Line Garfield station on Aug. 19, 2021.
A Chicago Fire Department firefighter washes down a crime scene at West 73rd Street and Artesian Avenue where a person was shot and later died, Aug. 11, 2021.
A Chicago Fire Department firefighter washes down a crime scene at West 73rd Street and Artesian Avenue where a person was shot and later died, Aug. 11, 2021.
Passersby duck under crime scene tape as Chicago police investigate a fatal shooting of Woom Sing Tse, Dec. 7, 2021, outside Haines Elementary School at West 23rd Place and South Princeton Avenue in Chinatown.
Passersby duck under crime scene tape as Chicago police investigate a fatal shooting of Woom Sing Tse, Dec. 7, 2021, outside Haines Elementary School at West 23rd Place and South Princeton Avenue in Chinatown.
A person stands with a single candle as community members, family, and friends of Woom Sing Tse gather for a vigil on Dec. 10, 2021 in Chinatow, to remember the 71-year-old who was fatally shot earlier in the week.
A person stands with a single candle as community members, family, and friends of Woom Sing Tse gather for a vigil on Dec. 10, 2021 in Chinatow, to remember the 71-year-old who was fatally shot earlier in the week.

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