“Chicago saw its deadliest day in at least 60 years last month, with 18 killings within a 24 hour period on May 31st, 2020
The violence occurred as protests over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis also spurred rioting and looting in the Windy City.
Over the last weekend in May – a three day holiday – 85 people were shot and 24 killed, according to the University of Chicago Crime Lab.
Most of the victims were black.
The dead and injured include students, parents and middle-aged workers, according to the data published in the Chicago Sun-Times” (BBCnews, 2020).
To continue reading, and watch the video live on the streets – an up close and personal look at what it’s currently like living in Chicago during the current social movement and widespread unrest, click here.
It’s enraging to see that the authorities suggested it was due to the distraction of the riots and protests that all of the people on the streets died. Just by being in their homes, in their front yards and out in their communities. What do you think about this article & video? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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