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Surge in Gun Violence Plagues Chicago and New York

Multiple shootings over the weekend leave several dead and many injured, highlighting ongoing urban crime challenges.

  • Chicago saw at least 13 people shot, including fatal incidents in South Shore and Little Village.
  • A 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were killed in a Brighton Park shooting.
  • In New York, stray bullets wounded two bystanders in the Bronx, capping a violent week.
  • Chicago's West Garfield Park and South Austin neighborhoods also experienced fatal shootings.
  • Investigations are ongoing, with no arrests reported in several cases.
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