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Gunfire rocks Chicago’s South Side, 12 hurt in holiday weekend violence
By AP via Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
At least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting, police said.The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two people, both male, in critical condition following the shooting late Friday, police...
Key takeaway The SUV drove away from the South Side neighborhood, leaving two people, both male, in critical condition following the shooting late Friday, police...
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville 's own experiences with gun violence make the Chicago shootings hit close to home. As Music City continues to grow and evolve, its residents and leaders must remain vigilant about public safety. The fact that the Chicago shootings occurred on a holiday weekend, a time typically marked by celebration and community, is a stark reminder that gun violence can erupt anywhere, at any time. Nashville's community events, such as the CMA Fest and Fourth of July celebrations, draw large crowds and require careful planning to ensure safety. The city's public safety officials would do well to study the responses of other cities, like Chicago, to mass shootings and consider how to apply those lessons to Nashville's own unique context. By learning from other cities' experiences, Nashville can work to prevent similar tragedies from occurring here.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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