During the Father’s Day weekend in Chicago, 42 individuals were either shot or killed throughout the city. This figure represents a 100% rise compared to the same period last year, as per preliminary data. The total number of victims might have stayed under 50 due to rainy weather, which led to no reported shootings after 6:15 a.m. on Sunday.
Significantly, 26 people were shot on Friday alone, marking the highest single-day shooting victim count since July 5, 2024, according to HeyJackass.com, a site that tracks Chicago crime statistics independently.
Although this year’s Father’s Day weekend figures are below long-term averages, the 100% year-over-year surge poses a challenge for Mayor Brandon Johnson, who aims to demonstrate a reduction in violent crime throughout the city.
Father’s Day weekend is traditionally seen as one of Chicago’s most violent times of the year by CPD personnel and crime reporters, a fact that may surprise those unfamiliar with the city’s seasonal crime trends. This weekend was no exception.
A mass shooting in Roseland on Friday night contributed to nearly a third of the weekend’s shooting victims. At least two gunmen opened fire on a large crowd in a parking lot, discharging over 100 rounds and injuring 12 people. By Saturday morning, more shooting victims were reported than during the entire Father’s Day weekend in 2025.
The incident took place shortly after 11 p.m. on the 200 block of West 95th Street. Responding officers found a 32-year-old woman with two gunshot wounds to her back and a 44-year-old man with four graze wounds. Both were hospitalized in good condition, according to CPD.
As the area was secured, more victims started arriving at hospitals across the city and suburbs. The total number of victims from the incident rose to 12, with an additional victim refusing treatment. CPD did not detail the nature of his injuries.
Witnesses recounted to police that a red SUV approached the crowd, and two shooters fired from each side of the vehicle. The gunmen fired numerous rounds before escaping east on 95th Street. CPD cordoned off the block between Yale and Princeton avenues, marking over 100 evidence points, many associated with rifle shell casings.
The following are summaries of additional shootings as reported by CPD:
June 19, 2026
12:00 a.m. | 600 block of E. 80th St.
A man on the sidewalk was shot in the chest and right arm. He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. No details on the offender are available.
1:57 p.m. | 3800 block of W. Maypole
A 37-year-old man was inside an apartment when he was shot in the right leg by an unknown assailant. He was hospitalized at Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition.
5:02 p.m. | 11900 block of S. Michigan Ave.
A 29-year-old man near the sidewalk was shot multiple times after being approached by an SUV. He was declared dead at Roseland Hospital. A 70-year-old man nearby was also injured, sustaining a leg wound, and was in stable condition at Christ Hospital.
5:14 p.m. | 3700 block of W. 30th St.
A 33-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds was found on the ground. He was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
8:54 p.m. | 7200 block of S. Dobson
Two men walking outside heard a loud noise and felt pain. A 26-year-old man was shot in both legs, and a 28-year-old man was shot in the right arm and back. Both were taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition. A weapon was found at the scene.
9:56 p.m. | 1100 block of N. Latrobe
A 34-year-old man was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Police were questioning a person of interest.
9:58 p.m. | 100 block of W. 75th St.
A 50-year-old man was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was declared dead at St. Bernard Hospital. A weapon was recovered at the scene.
11:11 p.m. | 6700 block of S. Ada St.
A 32-year-old man standing outside heard loud noises and felt pain. He was shot in the left leg and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in fair condition.
June 20, 2026
12:15 a.m. | 500 block of E. 38th St.
A 37-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the neck and was declared dead at the University of Chicago Hospital.
1:00 a.m. | Unknown location
A 31-year-old man self-transported to St. Bernard Hospital with a knee gunshot wound. He was in fair condition but unable to provide incident details.
1:45 a.m. | 700 block of S. Independence Blvd.
A 20-year-old man was found on the ground with a head gunshot wound. He was in critical condition at Mt. Sinai.
3:04 a.m. | 7100 block of S. Yates Blvd.
A 51-year-old man was driving when he heard gunshots and felt pain. He was shot in the left arm and was in good condition at the University of Chicago Hospital.
8:17 a.m. | 6200 block of S. Campbell Ave.
A 47-year-old man outside was shot in the right thigh by an unknown shooter. He was in fair condition at Christ Hospital.
9:30 a.m. | 1000 block of W. 95th St.
A 29-year-old man was shot once in the leg while outside. He couldn’t provide details about the shooter and was in good condition at Little Company of Mary Hospital.
6:06 p.m. | 700 block of E. 47th St.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the chest after a verbal altercation turned physical. He was in fair condition at Comer Children’s Hospital.
7:02 p.m. | 200 block of W. Pershing Rd.
A 49-year-old man standing near a sidewalk was shot multiple times by an unknown shooter and was in fair condition at the University of Chicago Hospital.
9:00 p.m. | 10800 block of S. Union
A 31-year-old man was walking to his vehicle when he heard gunshots. After getting into his car, he realized he had been shot in the torso. He was in good condition at Roseland Hospital.
10:15 p.m. | 4800 block of W. Quincy
An 18-year-old man was shot in the armpit and later died at Mt. Sinai Hospital. A witness stated the offender was still present, and police detained a 17-year-old boy. A weapon was recovered, and charges were pending. The incident appeared to be domestic-related.
June 21, 2026
12:09 a.m. | 5400 block of S. Peoria
A man, around 40 years old, entered the University of Chicago Hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was in critical condition.
2:06 a.m. | 800 block of S. Kilbourne
A 36-year-old woman was at a street gathering when shots were fired from a gray sedan. She was shot twice in the leg and was in good condition at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
4:08 a.m. | 4700 block of S. Rockwell St.
A 17-year-old boy was in a vehicle when two individuals on a motorbike fired shots, hitting him in the chest. He was critically injured and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital.
5:30 a.m. | 11600 block of S. Elizabeth St.
A 22-year-old woman was inside a residence when a man outside opened fire, hitting her in the right leg. She was in fair condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center, and the shooter fled in a black SUV.
6:15 a.m. | 5500 block of S. Princeton Ave.
A 21-year-old man was outside when unknown assailants shot him in the chest. He died at the University of Chicago Hospital.
8:49 a.m. | 0-100 block of W. 95th St.
Three cars traveling north on the Dan Ryan Expressway fired shots, damaging the windows of a nearby train. A 46-year-old man on the train was injured by broken glass and was transported to Trinity Hospital in good condition. The cars sped away.
11:30 p.m. | 1400 block of S. Christiana
During a large gathering, gunshots were fired, causing a crowd to scatter. A 19-year-old man reported he had been shot and was found with groin and forearm injuries, taken to Mt. Sinai in serious condition. A 19-year-old woman self-transported with a buttocks wound and was in good condition. An 18-year-old woman was also found at the scene with a similar injury and was in good condition at Mt. Sinai. Due to the crowd’s size, officers could not locate the shooters.
Editor’s note: HeyJackass data incorporates shootings on expressways in city limits, which CPD excludes as the Illinois State Police handles them. For statistical purposes, HeyJackass defines “weekend” as noon Friday to 6 a.m. Monday. CPD defines “weekend” more narrowly: 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday. The weekend’s totals may change as investigations continue and victims’ conditions evolve.
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