Chicago experienced a rare day without any shootings or homicides on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in the city's recent history. According to Chicago police, this was only the seventh day since January 1, 2019, that the city had no shootings, with the previous six other days also being violence-free. This break in violence ended a prolonged period of daily shootings and/or homicides that lasted for over four years, 1 month, and 21 days (1513 days), from January 7, 2020, to February 27, 2024, during which 3,092 people were killed and 12,856 were wounded. The previous longest streak of daily violence was shorter. Additionally, incidents on the following days, including a shootout on the South Side and a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway, underscore the city's ongoing challenges with gun violence.
One person was wounded Friday in a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway near the Chatham neighborhood, police said. https://t.co/zTEJ56QSkN
There were no shootings in Chicago on Wednesday. Since Jan. 1, 2019, there have only been 5 other days without any shootings across the city. https://t.co/AKL6VtwxqJ
No one was injured in a shootout between two people on Chicago's South Side Friday morning, Chicago police said. https://t.co/WMcQZ0ghAI
Barring any late passings attributed to 2/28/24, this will end the streak of #Chicago logging at least one shooting and/or a homicide every day for the last 4 years, 1 month, and 21 days (1513 days). 1/7/20 - 2/27/24: 3,092 killed, 12,856 wounded. The previous longest streak was…
There were no shootings or homicides in Chicago on Wednesday. Since Jan. 1, 2019, there have only been six other days without any shootings across the city, Chicago police said. 🧵
According to police, no injuries were reported. https://t.co/w4QRA9iXVa