Holiday weekends are always some of the most violent in Chicago. Last year, on Fourth of July weekend, 62 people were wounded and 10 were killed in gun violence. On Memorial Day weekend, nine were killed and 42 more were injured. Every year, everyone knows exactly what is going to happen, which should allow for proper preparation and prevention — yet nothing is done, and it is just as violent anyway.
Just moments ago, surrounded by law enforcement personnel and other “community leaders,” Johnson revealed his “plan” to keep people safe this weekend. The only step that will likely have concrete benefits related to crime is his mention in a tweet that Chicago police “will increase its presence this weekend.” Yet, even that left much to be desired. It was not discussed in his actual announcement, only a tweet, and he was far less specific about what police will actually be doing than his predecessor was last year — when the weekend was a failure with dozens of people shot and nine killed.
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