Shootings in the streets of Chicago have wounded and possibly killed approximately 82 people in the last 10 days alone.
The violent incidents have led to Mayor Rahm Emanuel to issue 50 federal agents to assist in Chicago’s police department yesterday after they saw a teenage boy shot a block from President Obama’s Chicago home.
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That is reportedly the second shooting to occur in that area after the first one fatally injured a 23 year old.
This shooting left the 17 year old injured in the leg and buttocks but in stable condition once sent to the hospital.
A big shooting also occurred around midnight in a drive-by that hit 5 men, leaving 4 in stable condition, with one in critical condition.
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A 15 year old girl was walking home from school this past week and was also shot, in broad daylight. According to police, she suffered injuries to her abdomen and was put in good condition.
