At least 30 people were shot over the weekend in Chicago, Illinois, with five fatalities, marking a stark escalation in violent crime under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s leadership. Police reported 13 shootings between Friday and Saturday night, including four deaths, while a fifth victim died early Monday following an argument on South Archer Avenue.
Chicago, governed by strict gun control laws under Democrat leadership, includes bans on “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines, red flag provisions, and mandatory waiting periods for firearm purchases. Despite these measures, violent crime has surged, prompting calls from former President Donald J. Trump for federal intervention. Mayor Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker have rejected such assistance, citing partisan resistance.
Meanwhile, far-left activists in Broad View, a Chicago suburb, staged protests at an ICE detention facility during a federal immigration enforcement operation. The incident highlights broader tensions amid rising crime and political discord.
