Chicago gun violence

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CGTN presents a new series looking at the issue of gun violence in Chicago.
 

Preventing gun violence in Chicago

The year 2021 was the deadliest for the U.S. city of Chicago in 25 years with nearly 800 homicides recorded. Here’s what you need to know about the issue of gun violence in Chicago.

 

Gun violence victims fight for peace and justice in Chicago

In 2021, more than 50 children were shot and killed in the U.S. city of Chicago. A mother of one of those children killed is now calling for the National Guard to be sent in to try and solve the issue.

 

Grassroots organization strives to end gun violence in Chicago

Last year was the deadliest for the U.S. city of Chicago in a quarter of a century. But one group, Chicago Cred, is working towards changing that at a grassroots level.