At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call

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Updated 22.6.2026

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JB Pritzker *Chicago Illinois Brandon Johnson Memphis

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Jun 22 Morning

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The Guardian - World NewsJun 22

At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in multiple shootings in Chicago since Friday. Former President Donald Trump criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for not accepting federal military deployment to address the violence, suggesting he could make the city safer. Governor Pritzker has previously rejected such proposals. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the violence, stating it has no place in the city. Police data indicates a slight increase in shooting incidents compared to last year, though overall violent crime rates have generally decreased in recent years. The shootings occurred during the Juneteenth holiday weekend.

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Donald Trump suggested military intervention in Chicago and claimed he could make it safe in one month or one year.

— Donald Trump

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Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the shootings, stating violence has no place in the city and those responsible will be held accountable.

— Brandon Johnson

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At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured in several shootings in Chicago since Friday.

— Chicago police

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A study by the Niskanen Center found the national guard's presence had minimal effect on violent crime in DC.

— Niskanen Center

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Chicago police data shows a slight increase in shooting incidents compared to the first half of last year, but violent crime rates have generally dropped in recent years.

— Chicago police

Jun 21 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Jun 21

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

A series of shootings in Chicago from Friday evening through Sunday resulted in seven deaths and at least 38 injuries. The violence prompted former President Donald Trump to reiterate his call for military intervention in the city, suggesting he could make it safer within a year. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's office has not yet responded to a request for comment. Chicago Police Department data indicates a slight increase in shooting incidents compared to the previous year, though overall violent crime rates have declined in recent years. Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the violence, stating that those responsible will be held accountable. One notable incident involved 12 people being shot when an SUV opened fire on a crowd on Juneteenth.

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President Donald Trump renewed his call for a military intervention in Chicago following the shootings.

— President Donald Trump

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Under Trump, National Guard troops were deployed on crime-fighting missions in Democrat-led cities.

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A series of shootings in Chicago resulted in at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening.

— police

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At least 12 people were injured in a shooting incident on Friday evening where an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting.

— police

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Chicago Police Department data shows a slight uptick in shooting incidents compared to the first half of last year, but violent crime rates have generally dropped in the city over the past few years.

— Chicago Police Department