Chicago officials make plea to shooters after deadly weekend: 'Get your buddies to put down the guns’

Chicago officials called on community members to hold shooters and gangs responsible after a violent weekend left at least 12 dead in shootings across the city. Rahm Emanuel, the embattled Democratic mayor who faces demands to resign over continued citywide gun violence, turned the blame onto criminals and repeat offenders during a Monday press conference. Mr Emanuel was joined by Eddie Johnson, the city’s police superintendent who has also faced criticism from activist groups over his handling of ongoing gun violence.

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