At least 54 people were shot, seven fatally, in Chicago over Labor Day weekend, NBC Chicago reported, as the city’s mayor and governor — both Democrats — vowed to resist President Donald Trump’s push to send in federal assistance.
Police said the shootings stemmed from a series of unrelated incidents, most with no arrests. Trump has suggested deploying the National Guard and federal agents to curb violence in the city.
Fatal victims this weekend include at least two women and three men, with two others not yet identified, police said. Authorities have not released any names, Fox News reported.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order barring city police from cooperating with federal authorities, Fox noted.
