Over the weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago, a wave of violence led to 23 shootings, with three of them proving fatal.

These numbers further underline the growing crime problem in the city.

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In another weekend marred by violence, 23 individuals fell victim to gun violence, three of them losing their lives in Chicago under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson (D).

The figures continue to highlight the urgency of addressing the escalating crime rate in the city.

ABC 7 / Chicago Sun-Times detailed the events of the first tragic shooting that took place early in the morning at 2:40 a.m. on West 18th Street.

A 36-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the chest in this incident.

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Despite his severe injuries, he managed to get himself to a medical facility, where he tragically passed away.

In another sad turn of events, early on Sunday, authorities discovered a man who had been shot dead on South Leamington Avenue.

The specifics surrounding this shooting incident remain unclear.

Later in the evening, around 8:15 p.m. on South Payne Drive, an argument took a violent turn. After the argument, an individual drew a firearm and discharged it, targeting a group that included a 16-year-old, two 18-year-olds, and a 53-year-old man.

Regrettably, one of the 18-year-olds suffered injuries that he could not recover from.

The Sun-Times underscored a concerning statistic, noting that, from the start of 2023 up to August 13, a staggering 372 individuals have been gunned down in Chicago.

This raises significant questions about the safety and leadership of the city and underscores the need for effective solutions to curb the violence.

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