"Alarming Surge: Chicago Witnesses 12 Young Shooting Victims in Less Than 2 Weeks"

Chicago has seen a rise in gun-related juvenile killings, with 55 children age 17 and younger shot to death in the city since the beginning of the year. This increase comes as the overall number of killings in Chicago is down more than 10% from 2022. The trauma experienced by young shooting victims can have long-lasting effects, and those who survive are at an elevated risk of being shot again. Families and communities are grappling with the devastating impact of gun violence, with children unable to play outside due to safety concerns.