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2 dead, 12 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings – CBS2 (Chicago)
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 57.
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Qatar News Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
12 Injured in Shooting in Chicago, USA
Washington, June 21 (QNA) - A shooting targeting a group of people in Chicago, Illinois, left 12 injured.
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
'We do not believe them': Family, advocates want answers after fatal ICE shooting
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Off The Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Chicago weekend shootings leave 7 dead and 39 injured, prompting Trump response
Thirty-nine people were shot, seven fatally, in a total of 24 shootings in Chicago over the weekend, prompting responses from President Donald Trump, a Republican, and Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat. Friday, June 19 A drive-by shooting Friday on Chicago’s South Side at about 11 p.m. left 13 people injured, with victims ranging from 17 []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for "2 dead, 12 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings – CBS2 (Chicago)": Boston.com — 3 injured in Theater District shooting. 9 News Australia — Two teens arrested over fatal stabbing in Melbourne | 9 News Australia. Metro — When is Casualty next on as it’s taken off TV tonight? Lethal Legacy episode 10 airdate confirmed. Qatar News Agency — 12 Injured in Shooting in Chicago, USA. The Hill — 'We do not believe them': Family, advocates want answers after fatal ICE shooting. Off The Press — Chicago weekend shootings leave 7 dead and 39 injured, prompting Trump response