UPDATE: More people killed in Chicago over weekend than last 2 years in Afghanistan war

Thirty-five people were shot, five of them fatally, over the Fourth of July weekend in Chicago. That's more people shot and killed in Chicago than our military troops the last 2 years in Afghanistan.

One fatal victim was a 24-year-old woman. She was killed Friday night during a shootout between two men in Chicago's Chinatown district, where one of the shooters and two others were wounded in the incident, according to ABC 7. The woman was taken to Stroger Hospital where she died of her injuries.

[H/T Fox News]

Four more were wounded on Friday night in West Garfield Park when a man opened fire on the group of people because he had a bad day.

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot in the head on the city's South Side early Saturday, with police saying they had no suspects in custody. 

A 90-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. Cops have a person of interest in the shooting.

Useless Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot held a press conference to condemn the shootings and for once, expressed appreciation for the city's police officers, after she and dozens of Democratic mayors in major cities did what they could to defund the police.

"We need to remember every single day on every single watch, our brave men and women of the Chicago Police Department are out there literally risking their lives for our safety," two-faced Lightfoot said during a Friday press conference, reminding residents to "say thank you" to officers.

Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent David Brown joined Lightfoot, and said the July 4 holiday would be a difficult weekend for police as city residents use gunfire in place of fireworks to celebrate the holiday.

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"There's no reason why everyone can't enjoy the holiday and every event safety. Parents, please, please know where your children are," he said. "Don't leave them to government to be the parents of your kids. We need you, parents, please, to help us make sure your young people are safe."

The list of wounded and killed goes on as fatherless men lock and load.

And the idiots in power think more gun control is the answer.

UPDATE: The total number of casualties as of this writing 10:45 a.m., in Chicago is now up to 54 with 7 fatalities. The youngest is a 10-year-old boy who was in his bedroom when he was shot. Also, there have been attacks on police with fists and fireworks being aimed at police. It looks as if the Windy City really blows.

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