Thursday, 24 Jul 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • House
  • VIDEO
  • ScienceAlert
  • White
  • Watch
  • Trumps
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Crime > Another shooting victim found lying alone on the West Side in an area that used to be served by ShotSpotter
Crime

Another shooting victim found lying alone on the West Side in an area that used to be served by ShotSpotter

Last updated: May 7, 2025 4:47 am
Share
Another shooting victim found lying alone on the West Side in an area that used to be served by ShotSpotter
SHARE

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to terminate the city’s contract with ShotSpotter, a gunfire detection system, has had dire consequences for gunshot victims in the city. In a recent incident, a homeless man accidentally shot himself in the knee and had to wait 15 minutes for help to arrive because no one called 911 to report the gunshot. This lack of timely emergency response is a direct result of Mayor Johnson’s decision to dismantle ShotSpotter.

The 63-year-old man was found in a viaduct in the 2600 block of West Congress, with a gunshot wound to his knee. Chicago police and fire personnel responded to the scene after the call came in as a “man down.” It was later determined that the man had unintentionally shot himself, with a shell casing found inside a shoe in his tent.

Ald. Jason Ervin, who represents the 28th Ward where the incident occurred, supported Mayor Johnson’s decision to get rid of ShotSpotter. This decision has had severe consequences, as evidenced by the recent incident and another shooting victim found in the same ward earlier in the week.

Ervin’s justification for supporting the removal of ShotSpotter was that it deterred people from calling 911 about gunfire. However, the reality is that without ShotSpotter, gunshot victims are left waiting for help as bystanders fail to report the shootings. The lack of technology like ShotSpotter means that victims are left lying on the ground for extended periods, waiting for someone to make the call.

Mayor Johnson’s refusal to reconsider his decision to dismantle ShotSpotter goes against the wishes of the majority of aldermen, citizens, victim advocates, and even the city’s police superintendent. The termination of ShotSpotter has left Chicago residents vulnerable and has hindered police investigations into shootings.

See also  Trump slams Harris over data showing nearly 15K illegal immigrants in US accused or convicted of homicide

The series “Brandon’s Bodies” aims to document cases of shooting victims and police investigations that could have benefited from gunshot detection technology like ShotSpotter. The criteria for inclusion in the series are cases where a gunshot victim is found outside in a location previously served by ShotSpotter without accompanying 911 calls about gunfire or with calls that did not lead to the timely location of the victim.

The consequences of Mayor Johnson’s decision to dismantle ShotSpotter are clear in the recent incidents of gunshot victims left waiting for help. The lack of technology to detect gunfire has had severe implications for public safety in Chicago, and it is crucial that steps are taken to address this issue and ensure the safety of all residents.

TAGGED:AreaLyingServedshootingShotSpottersidevictimWest
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Banks keep high rates inspired by now-dead CFPB rule Banks keep high rates inspired by now-dead CFPB rule
Next Article Rolly Romero Rips Devin Haney, No Interest in Making Fight W/ ‘Track Star’ Rolly Romero Rips Devin Haney, No Interest in Making Fight W/ ‘Track Star’
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

5 States Discussing Plans to Build Prisons Like ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Noem

This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: 5 States Discussing Plans to Build…

July 15, 2025

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai dismisses AI job fears, emphasizes expansion plans

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Addresses Concerns About AI Impact on Workforce In a recent Bloomberg…

June 4, 2025

BREAKING: New FBI Memo Concludes Jeffrey Epstein Did Not Have a “Client List ” – and Committed Suicide – with Video of Jail Cell |

A recent memo from the FBI and DOJ, acquired by Axios, concludes that Jeffrey Epstein…

July 7, 2025

David Koma Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection

David Koma, a seasoned designer with nearly 15 years of experience in the fashion industry,…

October 3, 2024

Trade sanctions on China? – Econlib

The US Cold War Against China: A Critical Analysis For the past three years, I…

February 24, 2025

You Might Also Like

Hyde Park targeted in growing string of anti-Semitic vandalism incidents, CPD says
Crime

Hyde Park targeted in growing string of anti-Semitic vandalism incidents, CPD says

July 24, 2025
CVS worker Scotty Enoe takes the stand at manslaughter trial for fatally stabbing unhinged homeless man
Crime

CVS worker Scotty Enoe takes the stand at manslaughter trial for fatally stabbing unhinged homeless man

July 24, 2025
New video details home raid of Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta accused of drowning 4-year-old daughter in Florida
Crime

New video details home raid of Oklahoma pediatrician Neha Gupta accused of drowning 4-year-old daughter in Florida

July 23, 2025
Thai and Cambodian soldiers fire at each other in disputed border area : NPR
World News

Thai and Cambodian soldiers fire at each other in disputed border area : NPR

July 23, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?