Chicago experiences multiple shootings over Juneteenth weekend, resulting in seven deaths

Over the Juneteenth weekend, Chicago experienced a series of shootings that resulted in seven fatalities and 39 injuries. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Sunday, with police reporting two dozen shooting events. Victims ranged in age from 18 to 50. A significant incident occurred on Friday night when two individuals opened fire into a crowd in Princeton Park, injuring 12 people. Additionally, a 29-year-old man named Mario Price was killed in a drive-by shooting that same night. On Thursday, a 14-year-old boy was also shot and killed, prompting mourning from his youth football team. In response to the violence, President Donald Trump criticized Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker for not seeking federal assistance. Trump claimed he could improve safety in Chicago within a month. Pritzker has previously rejected Trump's offers for federal intervention, stating that such actions would represent a dangerous power grab. He has also made light of the violence in public appearances, including a late-night show, where he joked about the situation in Chicago.