7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

A series of shootings over the Juneteenth holiday weekend in Chicago left eight people dead, including 14-year-old Marcus Chatman. Dozens were injured, with thirteen victims shot during a celebration on the Far South Side in the Roseland neighborhood. Victims included a 21-year-old, an 18-year-old, and a 50-year-old. President Donald Trump commented on the violence via social media, questioning why Governor Pritzker had not requested assistance to address the high number of casualties in the city.