Six people were killed and 18 others wounded as gunfire struck Chicago over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Police confirmed that a total of 24 individuals were shot between the early evening of Friday, September 4, and the afternoon of Monday, September 7.
The string of incidents began after 5 p.m. on Friday and continued through Monday, prompting a sustained police response across the city. Among those injured were two teenagers, both of whom survived their wounds. Law enforcement agencies have been working to identify the shooters and the motives behind the attacks.
City officials reported that the shootings resulted in six fatalities and 18 injuries, accounting for the 24 people who were shot during the four-day period. The two teenage victims are included in the injured count. No further details about the locations of the shootings or the identities of the victims have been released.
Compared with the previous year’s Labor Day weekend, the casualty figures are lower. In 2025, Chicago experienced nine deaths and 52 injuries during the same holiday period. The reduction in the number of victims this year has been noted by authorities, though investigations remain ongoing.
Chicago police continue to gather evidence and appeal for information that could lead to arrests. The department emphasized that the community’s safety remains a priority as it works to bring those responsible to justice.