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Gunfire rocks Chicago’s South Side, 12 hurt in holiday weekend violence
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk AP via Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway At least 12 people in the crowd suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting.
Violence erupted in Chicago over the holiday weekend, with a shooting incident leaving multiple people injured. According to police, an SUV pulled up to a crowd on a street in the South Side neighborhood and two individuals inside began firing guns. At least 12 people in the crowd suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting.
The SUV then drove away from the scene, leaving behind two critically injured males. Further details about the incident are available from KXXV News, which reported on the violence that occurred late Friday in Chicago.
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Category: safety Published: June 20, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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