CHICAGO — A violent yet statistically notable weekend unfolded across the city as Chicago police recorded five homicides and 18 non-fatal shootings, marking the lowest tally for this weekend in over a decade, according to crime tracking site HeyJackass.
The most high-profile incident occurred Sunday evening at Navy Pier’s beer garden, where a 56-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a domestic altercation with a 64-year-old man, who is now in custody. The older man also sustained a chest wound, though his condition is non-life-threatening.
Another shocking case involved a 20-year-old woman who was fatally shot in Washington Park on Friday night. First responders took 16 minutes to locate her due to a 911 call with the wrong address and the absence of the city’s ShotSpotter system, which was decommissioned last fall.
Summary of Weekend Homicides and Shootings
Below is a breakdown of major incidents as reported by police and compiled by CWBChicago:
Friday, June 27
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1400 block of W. 94th St. (3:12 p.m.)
A 33-year-old man was shot in the groin and later died at Christ Hospital. -
5400 block of S. Prairie (9:38 p.m.)
A 20-year-old woman was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. She died at the scene. -
6800 block of S. Wood (10:59 p.m.)
A 53-year-old man was shot in the foot and back while entering a building. -
9800 block of S. Avenue G (11:17 p.m.)
A 21-year-old woman was shot in the leg while outside.
Saturday, June 28
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2500 block of S. Rockwell (1:00 a.m.)
A 55-year-old man was shot in the leg and self-transported to Mt. Sinai. -
Ehrler Park in Bucktown (3:00 a.m.)
A 32-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and later died. -
2200 block of W. Cortland (3:00 a.m.)
Another fatality confirmed — CPD released minimal information. -
South Cottage Grove & S. Kildare Ave.
Several other individuals were shot while inside vehicles or standing outside, including two men in a drive-by at 6:55 a.m. -
800 block of E. 63rd St. (3:56 p.m.)
Three men and a child were injured during a shooting inside a commercial business. One man, 31, was killed.
Sunday, June 29
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Multiple locations including S. Constance, S. Mackinaw, W. Palmer, and S. Elizabeth
Victims were shot while walking or driving; most are in fair condition and no suspects are in custody. -
4700 block of W. Palmer (12:00 a.m.)
A woman was shot in the thigh while standing outside and saw a dark SUV fleeing. -
8500 block of S. Elizabeth (3:37 a.m.)
A man was struck twice in the arm by shots fired from a yellow vehicle.
Monday, June 30
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600 block of E. Grand (5:40 p.m.)
A fatal domestic stabbing between two men, including the Navy Pier incident mentioned earlier.
Police Investigations and Arrests
Despite the numerous shootings, only the Navy Pier case has led to an arrest. All other incidents remain under investigation, with no suspects currently in custody, police confirmed.
Lowest Violent Crime Tally in a Decade
While any loss of life is tragic, city officials and crime monitors noted the reduction in total shootings this weekend. The tally is considered the lowest for this calendar weekend in over ten years, as noted by HeyJackass, which tracks violent crime data independently from CPD.
Do you think Chicago’s crime numbers are finally turning a corner — or is this just a statistical anomaly? Share your thoughts in the comments on ChicagoSuburbanFamily.com.
