Concern grows over violence downtown
In just the past three days there have been four shootings in downtown Chicago – nine people have been shot, two of them were killed, and three of them were caught in crossfire. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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In just the past three days there have been four shootings in downtown Chicago – nine people have been shot, two of them were killed, and three of them were caught in crossfire. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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"It's tragic, because there were clues and hints that this violence was occurring, and people were quiet and silent on it," said Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th).
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Ald. Gilbert Villegas says the woman's husband has surrendered in connection with the shooting. CBS 2's Meredith Barack reports.
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