BREAKING: Gunshots Heard at North Avenue Beach Friday Afternoon
Chicago police were responding to an"active scene" at North Avenue Beach on Friday afternoon after witnesses reported hearing gunshots nearby.
Details about what occurred weren't immediately available, but Chicago police confirmed an incident took place at the beach prior to 2 p.m. with additional security measures in place compared to years past, including enhanced police patrols and bag checks. in Chicago, your safety is my top priority,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said at a news conference where he addressed public safety for Memorial Day weekend. Last year, nine people were killed and more than 40 were wounded in the most violent Memorial Day Weekend in the last five years.
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