On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, police in suburban Chicago responded to reports of gunfire during a funeral procession. According to initial reports, four people were wounded in the incident, which occurred in the city of Dolton.
The funeral procession was reportedly for a local rapper, who had been killed in a shooting the previous week. As the procession made its way through the streets of Dolton, shots rang out, causing chaos and panic among mourners and bystanders alike.
Police quickly arrived on the scene and began searching for the shooter or shooters. At this time, no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with the incident.
The four victims of the shooting were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Their conditions are not currently known, but it is believed that none of their injuries are life-threatening.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern among local officials and community members. Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard released a statement condemning the violence and calling for an end to the senseless shootings that have plagued the area in recent months.
“We cannot continue to allow this kind of violence to happen in our community,” Henyard said. “We need to come together as a community and work to find solutions to these problems.”
The shooting also highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, particularly in urban areas. According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, there have been over 28,000 incidents of gun violence in the US so far in 2020, resulting in over 7,500 deaths and nearly 15,000 injuries.
While there is no easy solution to this complex issue, many advocates and experts have called for increased gun control measures, including universal background checks and restrictions on high-capacity magazines and assault weapons.
In the meantime, communities like Dolton will continue to grapple with the devastating effects of gun violence. As Mayor Henyard noted in her statement, it will take a concerted effort from all members of the community to make lasting change.
“We need to work together to create a safer, more peaceful community for all of our residents,” she said. “We cannot do this alone, but together we can make a difference.”
