Violence Erupts at North Avenue Beach on Opening Day
TL;DR
Chicago's North Avenue Beach was closed after gunshots were heard nearby, with one person in custody. The incident occurred just hours after the city's beaches opened for the summer season, with enhanced security measures in place. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasized public safety for Memorial Day weekend, following a violent holiday weekend last year.
- Gunshots Fired at North Avenue Beach Friday Afternoon NBC Chicago
- Popular Chicago beach closed just hours after opening for summer when shots fired during fight Fox News
- Chicago officials, organizations respond after shots fired on beach WGN News
- North Avenue Beach closed after shots fired amid large fight; no injuries reported Chicago Sun-Times
- Shots fired at North Avenue beach hours after opening CBS Chicago
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