44 people shot within 14 hrs in Chicago
Chicago, Aug 6 : Police in Chicago have said that 44 people were shot within 14 hours out of which five were killed, the media reported.
In three hours beginning at 1.30 a.m. on Sunday, police records show that 30 people were shot and two killed in 10 incidents, reports CNN.
The shootings lasted till 2 p.m.
"The city of Chicago experienced a violent night. Some of these instances were targeted and were related to gang conflicts in those areas," Bureau of Patrol Chief Fred Waller said Sunday afternoon.
In at least one incident, shooters opened fire into a crowded street party, Waller said.
Of the wounded, the oldest was 62 years of age and the youngest was 11. Before the particularly violent Sunday, there were six shootings, none fatal, on Friday, and 15 shootings, one fatal, on Saturday.
Chicago has struggled with high shooting and murder rates in recent years. But according to Waller, shootings were down 30 per cent from 2017 and murders decreased by 25 per cent.
June marked 15 straight months of fewer killings and shootings. However, on June 25, at least 21 were shot and two died.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
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