Chicago saw another violent night as seven people were shot in a drive-by in Bronzeville late Saturday, just as the city was heading into Labor Day weekend.
According to ABC7 Chicago, the shooting went down around 11:10 p.m. in the 3500 block of South State Street. Police say a car pulled up on a crowd and at least one person inside started letting off shots.
Who Got Hit
In total, five men and two women were injured. The victims range in age from their late 20s to early 30s, with gunshot wounds to the leg, thigh, knee, foot, and buttocks. Luckily, all were taken to local hospitals and are expected to survive.
No suspects are in custody yet, and Area One detectives are investigating, but so far no arrests have been made.
“This is the second major mass shooting in Bronzeville this month. Something’s gotta give.”
A Violent Weekend in Chicago
This wasn’t the only major shooting over the weekend. By Sunday morning, at least 35 people had been shot citywide, with five killed, according to ABC7’s weekend count.
Just hours after Bronzeville, another drive-by in Humboldt Park left four people wounded when shots were fired into a group standing on the street (ABC7).
Bronzeville itself has already been hit hard this summer. Earlier in August, a daytime shooting outside a senior residence injured five people (ABC7).
The Bigger Picture
Labor Day is supposed to mark the end of summer celebrations, but instead Chicago families are waking up to more trauma and unanswered questions. With two major mass shootings in Bronzeville alone this month, residents are demanding more safety and accountability.
Community leaders have been quick to point out that while shootings keep happening, arrests and solutions aren’t keeping pace. Without stronger intervention, it feels like Chicago neighborhoods are left to heal on their own.
Fast Facts
7 shot in Bronzeville Saturday night (Aug. 30, 2025). Victims: 5 men, 2 women, ages 28–32. All hospitalized, expected to recover. No suspects arrested as of Sunday morning. Part of a violent Labor Day weekend with at least 35 shot, 5 killed across Chicago.
Chicago deserves better than this. Bronzeville has always been a cultural hub, but right now, it’s being forced to carry the weight of violence that feels never-ending. The community’s resilience is strong — but so is the need for change.
