Chicago shootings over Juneteenth weekend leave 7 dead and 39 injured, prompting Trump response

Thirty-nine people were shot, seven fatally, in a total of 24 shootings in Chicago over the weekend, prompting responses from President Donald Trump, a Republican, and Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat.

Friday, June 19

A drive-by shooting Friday on Chicago’s South Side at about 11 p.m. left 13 people injured, with victims ranging from 17 to 47 years old. A preliminary investigation revealed that two gunmen had opened fire on a crowd from a red SUV.

When officers first arrived at the scene, they found a 32-year-old woman who had been shot in the back twice and a 44-year-old man with four gunshot wounds in his back. Both were transported to local hospitals in good condition. More than 100 shell casings were found near the intersection of 95th Street and Wentworth Ave, according to CPD.

Johnson said in an X post on Saturday he’s “heartbroken” by the shooting.

“What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence,” he continued. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.”

In a separate incident Friday, officers found an unresponsive 33-year-old man with several gunshot wounds to the body near South Hamlin Avenue and West 30th Street at about 9 p.m. He was later pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

In addition, two men, 26 and 28, were shot while walking in the Grand Crossing neighborhood in the 7200-block of South Dobson Avenue at about 9:56 p.m. The 26-year-old was shot in both legs, while the other was shot in the back and right arm. Both were transported to University of Chicago hospital in serious condition, and CPD reported a weapon found at the scene.

A 34-year-old man was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital after he was found with a gunshot wound in the chest near North Latrobe Avenue and West Division Street just before 10 p.m. Police are currently speaking with a person of interest.

A 50-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest in Greater Grand Crossing on West 75th Street at about 10:30 p.m. He was pronounced dead at St. Bernard Hospital, and officers recovered a weapon from the scene.

At about 11:11 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot in his left leg on South Ada Street. He told police he was outside when he heard loud noises and was suddenly shot. He is being treated at the University of Chicago Hospital and is expected to recover.

Saturday, June 20

On Saturday, a 40-year-old man who had been shot in the torso on S. Peoria Street just after midnight walked into a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to police.

In Separate incidents, A 37-year-old man was then found in the Bronzeville neighborhood at about 12:15 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the neck. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and ultimately pronounced dead.

At about 7 p.m., a 15-year-old boy was shot outside a McDonald’s near 47th Street and Cottage Grove. Police say the boy was arguing with another male, who then pulled out a gun and opened fire on the victim. As of Monday, no one has been taken into custody in connection to the shooting, and the victim is in fair condition.

Aniyhas S. Jackson, 18, was shot and killed at about 10:15 p.m. on W. Quincy Street. Officers located and detained the 17-year-old suspect after witnesses told police that he was still on the scene following the incident.

Three people were shot at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in a gathering on South Christiana Avenue: a man, 19, sustained gunshot wounds in the forearm and groin and two women – 18 and 19 – were shot in the buttock. All three were transported to Mt. Sinai hospital. Officers were already at the scene when shots were fired, but couldn’t locate the suspect.

"It shows from Englewood neighborhood to the Austin neighborhood, all the way back to the south suburbs, all this violence has been going on over the weekend,” peacekeeper Jamon Crawford said. "That's why it's so essential that you have organizations out here.”

Sunday, June 21

First, a 17-year-old was shot in the chest by people on a motorbike in the Brighton Park neighborhood at about 4:08 a.m., and was transported to the University of Chicago hospital in critical condition.

In separate incidents later, A 21-year-old man was then shot at about 6:15 a.m. on South Princeton Avenue and pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Hospital.

A 36-year-old woman was shot twice in the leg by individuals driving by in a gray sedan at around 2:06 a.m. on S. Kilbourne Avenue, then taken to an area hospital.

Investigations of each case are ongoing.

President Donald Trump asked on Truth Social early Sunday morning why Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wasn’t calling him for help.

“I could make Chicago a safe city,” he said. The president has often mentioned he wants to send the National Guard to Chicago to help with crime.

Katherine Pugh is a reporter for Just the News. Follow her on X for more coverage.