In a mass shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighbourhood, one child was killed and 10 others got injured on Saturday (April 13) evening, police said.

Among the injured, there were three children. The shooting happened near West 52nd Street and South Damen Avenue at around 9:20 pm,&nbsp;according to the Chicago Police department. There was a family gathering underway at the time of the shooting.

The police said that they responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 18 rounds fired and began providing life-saving care. Unfortunately, an 8-year-old girl was shot in the head and died on the spot.

Injured included a one-year-old boy, an eight-year-old boy, and a nine-year-old boy. The one-year-old boy and an eight-year-old boy were each shot multiple times and were in critical condition.

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"This was not a random act of violence. It was likely gang-related. The offenders' actions, make no mistake, are horrific and unacceptable in our city," police said. &nbsp;

According to sources, the children were playing outside when the shooting happened. "I think a part of Chicago has died. Part of Chicago, like the mothers when I first got here, the families when I first got here tonight, should be screaming, should be running, should be crying. We all should," a&nbsp;pastor told CBS News.

Some witnesses described that the two shooters were on foot while others said that they saw a black sedan drive up, and someone inside fire multiple shots before driving off. Till now, police have not arrested anyone concerning the shooting. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

In a mass shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighbourhood, one child was killed and 10 others got injured on Saturday (April 13) evening, police said. Among the injured, there were three children.

In a mass shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighbourhood, one child was killed and 10 others got injured on Saturday (April 13) evening, police said. Among the injured, there were three children. The shooting happened near West 52nd Street and South Damen Avenue at around 9:20 pm, according to the Chicago Police department. There was a family gathering underway at the time of the shooting. The police said that they responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 18 rounds fired and began providing life-saving care. Unfortunately, an 8-year-old girl was shot in the head and died on the spot. Injured included a one-year-old boy, an eight-year-old boy, and a nine-year-old boy. The one-year-old boy and an eight-year-old boy were each shot multiple times and were in critical condition. Also read: Serbian runway honours shooting victim with Dior designs "This was not a random act of violence. It was likely gang-related. The offenders' actions, make no mistake, are horrific and unacceptable in our city," police said. According to sources, the children were playing outside when the shooting happened. "I think a part of Chicago has died. Part of Chicago, like the mothers when I first got here, the families when I first got here tonight, should be screaming, should be running, should be crying. We all should," a pastor told CBS News. Some witnesses described that the two shooters were on foot while others said that they saw a black sedan drive up, and someone inside fire multiple shots before driving off. Till now, police have not arrested anyone concerning the shooting. (With inputs from agencies)

Chicago mass shooting: One child dead, 10 including three kids injured

A mass shooting on Chicago's West Side on Halloween night has left at least 14 people injured, including children. The Chicago Police Department said that the shooting happened in the area of South California Avenue and West Polk Street. Among those injured were a 3-year-old, an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old, the police informed.

A few of the victims were dressed in Halloween costumes. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown further said that the drive-by was captured on a POD video and at least one car was involved in the incident.

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A few of them were dressed in Halloween costumes. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown further said that the drive-by was captured on a POD video and at least one car was involved in the incident.

“We know it’s a drive-by. We know it happened in just a few seconds,” Brown said. The Chicago Fire Department reportedly sent at least 10 ambulances to the scene.

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Brown also said that the suspects fired randomly at the crowd and the reason behind the attack in not clear yet. Those injured are being treated and no casualties have been reported. No arrests have been made either.

The police have asked the public to help them with any tips they might have about the incident.&nbsp;

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A mass shooting on Chicago's West Side on Halloween night has left at least 14 people injured, including children. The Chicago Police Department said that the shooting happened in the area of South California Avenue and West Polk Street.

A mass shooting on Chicago's West Side on Halloween night has left at least 14 people injured, including children. The Chicago Police Department said that the shooting happened in the area of South California Avenue and West Polk Street. Among those injured were a 3-year-old, an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old, the police informed. A few of the victims were dressed in Halloween costumes. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown further said that the drive-by was captured on a POD video and at least one car was involved in the incident. Also Read | ‘Several active’ gunmen fire into crowd, 3 killed, dozens injured in Philadelphia A few of them were dressed in Halloween costumes. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown further said that the drive-by was captured on a POD video and at least one car was involved in the incident. “We know it’s a drive-by. We know it happened in just a few seconds,” Brown said. The Chicago Fire Department reportedly sent at least 10 ambulances to the scene. × Brown also said that the suspects fired randomly at the crowd and the reason behind the attack in not clear yet. Those injured are being treated and no casualties have been reported. No arrests have been made either. The police have asked the public to help them with any tips they might have about the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

US: 14 injured, including children, in Chicago shooting on Halloween night

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that the government will continue their fight to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in the country after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Chicago claimed at least six lives. "I'm not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence," Biden said in the aftermath of the incident. The incident added to the list of recent shootings as it took place during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s office.

“Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day,” Biden said in the official White House statement.

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“I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries,” he added.

Meanwhile, during the July 4th barbecue with military families at the White House, Biden said that the US will “persevere” through this “exhausting and unsettling” period of time.

"The economy is growing, but not without pain. Liberty is under assault, assault both here and abroad," he said. "In recent days, there has been reason to think that this country is moving backward, that freedom has been reduced, that rights we assumed were protected are no longer."

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In conclusion, he added that the US has always been "a work in progress."

"After we've taken giant steps forward, we've taken a few steps backwards. And after doing the hard work of laying the foundation for a better future, the worst of our past has reached out and pulled us back on occasion," he said.

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that the government will continue their fight to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in the country after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Chicago claimed at least six lives.

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that the government will continue their fight to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in the country after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Chicago claimed at least six lives. "I'm not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence," Biden said in the aftermath of the incident. The incident added to the list of recent shootings as it took place during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s office. “Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day,” Biden said in the official White House statement. Also read | Highland Park: Six killed, several injured in shooting during US July 4 parade “I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries,” he added. Meanwhile, during the July 4th barbecue with military families at the White House, Biden said that the US will “persevere” through this “exhausting and unsettling” period of time. "The economy is growing, but not without pain. Liberty is under assault, assault both here and abroad," he said. "In recent days, there has been reason to think that this country is moving backward, that freedom has been reduced, that rights we assumed were protected are no longer." Also read | Al Jazeera journalist likely killed by Israel fire but not intentionally: US In conclusion, he added that the US has always been "a work in progress." "After we've taken giant steps forward, we've taken a few steps backwards. And after doing the hard work of laying the foundation for a better future, the worst of our past has reached out and pulled us back on occasion," he said.

Joe Biden vows to keep fighting 'epidemic' of gun violence after Highland Park shooting

In another incident of gun violence, at least two people have been killed 10 were wounded in a fatal shooting that escalated from a fight outside a fast-food restaurant and spilled onto a nearby train line.

According to Chicago police spokesperson Tom Ahern, "Last night about 11 o'clock, some around there, we heard gun shots in rapid succession, about 12 of them."

The Chicago Sun-Times reported that those who have been wounded were taken to local hospitals in "serious to critical condition."

In order to address "long-standing concerns along that block," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to take additional steps.

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It comes after a racist mass shooting at a supermarket in New York state in which 10 African American people were killed while a Chinese immigrant padlocked a church and opened fire on its Taiwanese American congregation in an apparent hate attack.

A deadly shooting had taken place in Chicago's Millennium Park last weekend in which teenagers were involved after which Lightfoot had banned unaccompanied minors from the park after 6 pm Thursday through Sunday.

Chicago Police superintendent David Brown said that an officer had shot a 13-year-old boy who was suspected of having taken part in a carjacking and the incident is being investigated by the city's Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA).&nbsp;

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Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, several cities in the United States have witnessed a surge of deadly violence.

The proliferation of so-called "ghost guns", which can be assembled at home and are virtually impossible to trace, is one of the major reasons behind the rise in gun crime other than the social dislocation caused by the pandemic according to experts.

Keith Taylor, a gun violence expert at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, told AFP "Unless the United States really works on getting a consistent process in place to regulate, license, and monitor gun ownership, you're going to continue to have these types of incidents and they will increase."

According to the website of the Gun Violence Archive, over 45,000 Americans died from guns in 2021. In 2019, more than 39,000 had died from gun violence.

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In another incident of gun violence, at least two people have been killed 10 were wounded in a fatal shooting that escalated from a fight outside a fast-food restaurant and spilled onto a nearby train line.

In another incident of gun violence, at least two people have been killed 10 were wounded in a fatal shooting that escalated from a fight outside a fast-food restaurant and spilled onto a nearby train line. According to Chicago police spokesperson Tom Ahern, "Last night about 11 o'clock, some around there, we heard gun shots in rapid succession, about 12 of them." The Chicago Sun-Times reported that those who have been wounded were taken to local hospitals in "serious to critical condition." In order to address "long-standing concerns along that block," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised to take additional steps. It comes after a racist mass shooting at a supermarket in New York state in which 10 African American people were killed while a Chinese immigrant padlocked a church and opened fire on its Taiwanese American congregation in an apparent hate attack. A deadly shooting had taken place in Chicago's Millennium Park last weekend in which teenagers were involved after which Lightfoot had banned unaccompanied minors from the park after 6 pm Thursday through Sunday. Chicago Police superintendent David Brown said that an officer had shot a 13-year-old boy who was suspected of having taken part in a carjacking and the incident is being investigated by the city's Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA). We are continuously working with our City and community partners to make Chicago a safer place to live. Following a recent major drug trafficking investigation in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, it’s important we now bring in resources to sustain public safety in the area. https://t.co/bCmMST661X — Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown (@ChiefDavidBrown) May 20, 2022 × Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, several cities in the United States have witnessed a surge of deadly violence. The proliferation of so-called "ghost guns", which can be assembled at home and are virtually impossible to trace, is one of the major reasons behind the rise in gun crime other than the social dislocation caused by the pandemic according to experts. Keith Taylor, a gun violence expert at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, told AFP "Unless the United States really works on getting a consistent process in place to regulate, license, and monitor gun ownership, you're going to continue to have these types of incidents and they will increase." According to the website of the Gun Violence Archive, over 45,000 Americans died from guns in 2021. In 2019, more than 39,000 had died from gun violence. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

'Gunshots in rapid succession': Shooting in Chicago's downtown leaves at least two dead

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The Trump administration has suspended security assistance to Pakistan because it failed to address the problem of militant safe havens inside its territory, the White House has said.

"The (Trump) Administration has been clear to Pakistani leaders that it expects them to constructively address the problem of militant safe havens in Pakistan," an official from the National Security Council, the White House, told PTI.

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Polling booths opened today in 72 assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh today in the second phase of elections amid heavy security.

The state had gone to the polls for the first phase on November 12th in the 18 Naxal-affected seats which saw 70 per cent electorates exercising their franchise.

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Two terrorists were reportedly killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces at Nadigam village of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Tuesday.

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Pakistan remains a critical partner to America's South Asia strategy, the Pentagon said on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said that Islamabad was not doing "a damn thing" for the US.

Suspended security assistance to Pak for failure to address militant safe havens: US The Trump administration has suspended security assistance to Pakistan because it failed to address the problem of militant safe havens inside its territory, the White House has said.

Suspended security assistance to Pak for failure to address militant safe havens: US The Trump administration has suspended security assistance to Pakistan because it failed to address the problem of militant safe havens inside its territory, the White House has said. "The (Trump) Administration has been clear to Pakistani leaders that it expects them to constructively address the problem of militant safe havens in Pakistan," an official from the National Security Council, the White House, told PTI. Four killed, including gunman and police officer, in shooting at Chicago hospital Four people were killed and two others critically wounded in a shooting at a Chicago hospital on Monday, and among the dead was the gunman who started shooting in the parking lot and then burst into the medical facility and opened fire, according to local media. Chhattisgarh elections: Polling begins in second phase amid heavy security Polling booths opened today in 72 assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh today in the second phase of elections amid heavy security. The state had gone to the polls for the first phase on November 12th in the 18 Naxal-affected seats which saw 70 per cent electorates exercising their franchise. Two terrorists reportedly killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian Two terrorists were reportedly killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces at Nadigam village of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Tuesday. Pakistan remains a critical partner to US' South Asia strategy: Pentagon Pakistan remains a critical partner to America's South Asia strategy, the Pentagon said on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said that Islamabad was not doing "a damn thing" for the US.

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