28 Shot in Chicago Over Weekend

Incidents occurred under new Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:16am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the gun violence that occurred in Chicago over the weekend.The weekend's shootings in Chicago highlight the city's persistent struggle with gun violence.Chicago Today

At least 28 people were shot, with one fatality, in a spate of weekend violence across various neighborhoods in Chicago over the past few days. The shootings took place under the new administration of Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has faced criticism over rising crime rates since taking office.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent and troubling issue in Chicago, with the city continuing to struggle with high rates of shootings and homicides despite efforts by city leaders to address the problem. The weekend's events underscore the ongoing challenges facing Mayor Johnson as he works to fulfill campaign promises of criminal justice reform and public safety improvements.

The details

According to reports, the shootings took place at various locations across the city between Friday evening and early Monday morning. While the specific circumstances of each incident are still under investigation, the victims ranged in age from their 20s to 50s. One person was killed in the violence. Police have not yet released the identities of the victims or provided details on any potential suspects or motives.

  • The shootings occurred over the weekend of April 11-13, 2026.

The players

Mayor Brandon Johnson

The current mayor of Chicago, who has faced criticism over rising crime rates since taking office.

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The takeaway

This weekend's violence underscores the ongoing challenges Chicago faces in addressing gun crime, and the pressure on Mayor Johnson to deliver on his promises of criminal justice reform and public safety improvements.