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Democratic city councilman in Chicago, Illinois,, a metal detector and civilian after shooting at an illegal rally in her district. I'm seeking security.
"North Avenue Beach is our busiest beach. It must be safe for everyone," said Alderman Michele Smith, who represents Chicago's 43rd District, this week. "We do not tolerate guns on the beach. Police must be allowed to use metal detectors or canes to control the situation."
Smith on the beach Called for civilian security and metal detectors afterChicago police said a group of young people began to gather on North Avenue Beach on Tuesday night. is. In response to online posts that encourage people to go to the beach.
Police said they had two gun arrests during a bag check from 5 pm to 6 pm. That night, a 19-year-old man revealed that he had been shot many times by another man after 9:45 pm. That night.
Chicago Police Department's modified foot chase policy, not tracking suspects in some cases
Chicago Police Department police officer David Brown addresses the shooting. (Chicago Police Department)
The shooting victims were in crisis but later stabilized in the hospital.
Police are looking for the general public'Helps identify the shooter. Chicago police have released a video of two people interested in shooting, saying one of the suspects dropped a duffel bag containing a pistol.
"We are really indignation," Smith said, according to WLS. "I've lived here for 44 years and it's absolutely unacceptable to have a gun on our beach."
In addition to the metal detector, Smith wanders around the beach. He called for "tightening", "private security to supplement Chicago police at the beach entrance", and "maintaining the promised personnel at the beach". requirement. "
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Chicago Skyline, taken March 1, 2020, from outside the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Illinois. (Raymond Boyd / Getty Images)
Smith's office didn't respond immediately to a request for comment from FoxNews Digital.
WFLD-TV is at the forefront of a battle with people going to the beach at an illegal rally. Three police officers were injured during the event, and a video posted on social media reported that the children were lying on the street and obstructing traffic while intertwined with the police officers
.A 15-year-old Chicago boy brought his gun to high school despite the metal detector installed
Chicago Policereported 44 shotsthat injured at least 61 people from 6 pm, according to statistics released Tuesday. The department also recorded that 10 people were killed during the extended weekend.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot presides over the city council to meet in Chicago on October 27, 2021 (via Getty Images) Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Service)(Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
On Mother's Day weekend, at least fourwere shot and killed, and 18 were injured in a shooting in Chicago.
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According to last month's data,The number ofviolent crimesreported in Chicago increased by 35% compared to last year's numbers during the same period.
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