Gun violence that erupted in Chicago over the weekend wounded 20 people, including a 14-year-old boy, and killed at least six others, police said Monday morning.
saw at least six people fatally shot and over a dozen more wounded by gunfire, including a 14-year-old boy who was struck multiple times, authorities said.Chicago police dataIn total, there were 17 reported shooting incidents and 20 shooting victims. Police said at least six people were murdered in the weekend violence.
The 14-year-old boy was shot in a shoulder, flank and arm while near the street on South Langley Avenue around 7 p.m. Sunday, police said. He was rushed to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition. Chicago police speak to reporters about a shooting that left three dead and one wounded outside a bar on West School Street early Sunday.
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