Coverage dated September 1, 2026

Chicago's top cop says Washington Park mass shooting was ‘somewhat targeted,’ likely involved gunfight

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Chicago’s acting top cop told reporters Tuesday that police believe a mass shooting this weekend at a gathering in Washington Park was “somewhat targeted” and likely involved multiple shooters and an exchange of gunfire.

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    Chicago’s acting top cop told reporters Tuesday that police believe a mass shooting this weekend at a gathering in Washington Park was “somewhat targeted” and likely involved multiple shooters and an exchange of gunfire.

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