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10 killed, 55 wounded in Fourth of July gun violence in Chicago
Chicago Tribune ^ | July 6, 2015 | By Peter Nickeas

Posted on 07/06/2015 11:33:28 AM PDT by Brad from Tennessee

Edited on 07/06/2015 1:12:16 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Shootings over the Fourth of July weekend left 10 people dead and 55 others wounded, a toll lower than last year but one marked by an intense stretch of gun violence over eight hours on one of the nights.

Among those killed was 7-year-old Amari Brown, shot in the chest as he watched fireworks near his father's home in Humboldt Park late Saturday night. Police say they believe the attack was aimed at the father, whom they described as a ranking gang member.


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1 posted on 07/06/2015 11:33:28 AM PDT by Brad from Tennessee
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To: Brad from Tennessee

“Unexpected”


2 posted on 07/06/2015 11:34:30 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: Brad from Tennessee

There are wars between countries that don’t have daily KIAs this high.


3 posted on 07/06/2015 11:34:43 AM PDT by SamuraiScot
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To: Brad from Tennessee

Rahm has some big problems in his city.

What did he mean when he said Chick Fil A didn’t represent Chicago values? What Chicago values? Gang shootings?


4 posted on 07/06/2015 11:36:36 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Brad from Tennessee

That’s what we need more gun laws!

See, they work.

The only document that works is the bill of rights and the progressives fear.


5 posted on 07/06/2015 11:37:45 AM PDT by hadaclueonce (It is not heaven, it is Iowa. Everyone gets a "Corn Check")
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To: Brad from Tennessee

I’m sure that white privilege will be blamed for this.

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6 posted on 07/06/2015 11:38:14 AM PDT by Mears
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To: Brad from Tennessee

It’s almost as if the cops are on the take — to stand aside while the drug gangs have it out.

But...corrupt cops in Chicago? Nah. Can’t be.


7 posted on 07/06/2015 11:38:52 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Brad from Tennessee
Among those killed was 7-year-old Amari Brown

#BlackLivesDONTMatter

8 posted on 07/06/2015 11:39:38 AM PDT by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
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To: Mears
I’m sure that white privilege will be blamed for this.

The Confederate flag went on another rampage.

9 posted on 07/06/2015 11:39:43 AM PDT by GingisK
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To: Brad from Tennessee

“Among those killed was 7-year-old Amari Brown, shot in the chest as he watched fireworks near his father’s home in Humboldt Park late Saturday night.”

Similar to the violence that was the beginning of the end for Al Capone era, if memory serves.

Now the gangster is in the mayors office.


10 posted on 07/06/2015 11:41:50 AM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Brad from Tennessee

I’m sure BamBam is on his way to Chiraq to deliver the eulogies.


11 posted on 07/06/2015 11:43:37 AM PDT by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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To: GingisK

“The Confederate flag went on another rampage. “

And all those guns got all excited over the fireworks and just started shooting everything in sight!
And The General Lee was out on the Southside streets all night, right?


12 posted on 07/06/2015 11:44:49 AM PDT by vette6387
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To: Brad from Tennessee

This is more than what caused them to arrest hundreds in Waco and hold them for months without a chance at bail. I guess the entire city of Chicago should join them. /s


13 posted on 07/06/2015 11:45:16 AM PDT by Ingtar (Capitulation is the enemy of Liberty, or so the recent past has shown.)
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To: Brad from Tennessee

This is beyond unreal. Another weekend of endless black on black violence in Chicago, but the alphabet networks are reporting endlessly on the debate over the Confederate flag.


14 posted on 07/06/2015 11:47:02 AM PDT by dowcaet
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To: Brad from Tennessee

SMH...

Even the Mob stopped killing each other because it was bad for business...

You would think the gangbangers would also figure that out...


15 posted on 07/06/2015 11:48:00 AM PDT by Popman (Christ Alone: My Cornerstone...)
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To: Brad from Tennessee
10 killed, 55 wounded in Fourth of July gun violence in Chicago

Chicago PD has posted a picture (above) of the suspect in all shootings..call if you have any information and remember, this flag should be considered armed and dangerous and waving..developing..

16 posted on 07/06/2015 11:48:03 AM PDT by BerniesFriend (Sarah Palin-"Lord knows she's attractive" says bitter Andrea Mitchell and the rest of the MSM)
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To: Brad from Tennessee

Old Town isn’t one of the usual neighborhoods. Used to be fairly safe up there.


17 posted on 07/06/2015 11:48:09 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: BenLurkin
It’s almost as if the cops are on the take — to stand aside while the drug gangs have it out.

I'm sure when the cops show up to these homicide scenes, they're already quite familiar with the victim and aren't exactly mourning his loss. And then you have a hundred people standing outside who "din see nuffin!" What are they to do?

18 posted on 07/06/2015 11:49:17 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Brad from Tennessee

I saw someone called it a ‘self cleaning oven’...


19 posted on 07/06/2015 11:49:41 AM PDT by delchiante
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To: Drew68

Exactly correct.

An end to the drug gangs would mean an end to the bribes.

The cops don’t want that.


20 posted on 07/06/2015 11:52:01 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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