Tragedy Strikes South Shore Neighborhood
On a quiet morning in the South Shore neighborhood, a harrowing scene unfolded as a woman, bleeding from gunshot wounds, desperately sought help by pounding on doors. Despite her efforts, when Chicago police arrived, they discovered two more women in a nearby alley, both tragically deceased from gunshot wounds.
Surprisingly, no one in the neighborhood had called 911 to report the gunfire. A neighbor later mentioned hearing shots fired, highlighting the importance of timely detection in such situations.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial decision to let the city’s ShotSpotter contract expire in September has raised concerns among residents and city officials. Ald. Gregory Mitchell, who represents the area where the victims were found, had urged the mayor to retain the technology.
The incident began around 4:50 a.m. with a disturbing 911 call reporting a bloodied woman at a residence on East 78th Street. As police responded, they found the woman with severe gunshot wounds to her face and chest. Despite her critical condition, she managed to convey that she had been shot.
Further investigation led officers to a grim discovery in an alley behind South Oglesby. Two young women, both shot in the head, lay lifeless without identification. Shell casings near the bodies hinted at a violent crime scene.
As the city grapples with the repercussions of ending its relationship with ShotSpotter, cases like this serve as a stark reminder of the technology’s potential to aid in detecting and responding to gun violence.
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