Chicago: Before the weekend numbers are in

17 shot in 5 hours overnight in Chicago, shootings now up 36% over last year

At least 1,244 people have been shot in Chicago this year, and there have been 244 homicides.

By David Struett@dstru312  Updated May 21, 2021, 11:56am CDT

"While shootings are up 36% from the same period last year, homicides are up 19%, according to data kept by the Chicago Sun-Times. At least 1,244 people have been shot this year and there have been at least 244 homicides."