Four people were killed and at least 21 wounded in shootings across the city last weekend. The mayor credits the hiring of 200 detectives and increased clearance rates in homicides and shootings as key factors for the dip in violence.

Tribune reporting from last year said there were at least 31 shooting incidents during Memorial Day weekend of 2024. Gun violence citywide has also decreased in recent years. As of last week, Chicago police said that the city has seen a 22% decline in fatal shootings and a 32% decline in shootings compared to 2024.