8 Dead, at Least 19 Wounded in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police

8 Dead, at Least 19 Wounded in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police
Chicago Police officers and detectives investigate a shooting where multiple people were shot in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 5, 2018. Joshua Lott/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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At least eight people have died and 19 more were wounded in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend, police said on Sunday.

From Jan. 1 until the end of last month, more than 450 people have been murdered in the city, marking an uptick from previous years, according to a tally that compiles news reports. At least 2,300 people have been shot.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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