China News Agency, New York, June 15-A shooting occurred in Chicago, Illinois, USA on the 15th, causing 4 deaths and 4 injuries.

This is another mass shooting in the city in less than a week.

　　According to the "Chicago Sun" report, at about 5:40 on the 15th local time, the police went to a residence in the Englewood neighborhood of southern Chicago after receiving the police. A total of 8 people were found shot at the scene, of which 4 were declared dead on the spot, and 4 At least two of the injured were seriously injured.

　　The Chief of the Chicago Police Department David Brown said at a press conference that day that a gathering was being held in the residence at the time of the incident, and people shot at the scene after quarrels occurred.

Brown said that a preliminary police investigation revealed that someone heard a gunshot near the residence at about 2 am, and then heard the gunshot again at about 5 am.

At present, the police do not yet know the entire process of the shooting, and no one has been arrested.

　　The Chicago Tribune reported that the police revealed that in addition to the eight people who were shot, a 2-year-old child was also taken to a local hospital after the incident. Although he was not injured, the hospital was “out of caution”. It was evaluated and observed.

　　Last Saturday, a mass shooting on 75th Street in South Chicago resulted in one death and nine injuries. The police later confirmed that the dead were 29-year-old Kimfier Miles and three children. Mother.

　　On the 14th, Chicago Mayor Lightford said in a meeting with residents near 75th Street that the city has been lifted from epidemic control and fully opened up, and that the government will maintain public safety as its top priority.

On the 15th, Lightford stated at an event that the problem of illegal guns is the main reason for the frequent mass shootings in the city, and Chicago needs the help of the federal government to curb violence.

　　Recently, gun violence has increased sharply in many major cities in the United States, including Chicago.

According to data released by the US non-profit organization "Gun Violence Archives", as of June 15, there have been 18 mass shootings in Chicago this year that caused 4 or more injuries or deaths, a 50% increase compared to the same period last year.

Nationwide, there have been 275 mass shootings in the United States this year.

The number of people in the United States who died of gun violence and suicide with guns has exceeded 19,900.

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