Chicago Police Say 30 Shot, 8 Fatally Over Holiday Weekend: Reports

Chicago Police Say 30 Shot, 8 Fatally Over Holiday Weekend: Reports
Remnants of crime scene tape remain on a fence in a file photo. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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At least 30 people were shot in Chicago, including eight fatally, over the extended holiday weekend, with three of the deadly shootings taking place on Christmas Day, according to reports.

The most recent fatal attack occurred in the early morning hours of Dec. 28, and involved a 57-year-old male shot in the back in the 2300 block of South Wood Street, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, which cited city police.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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