And in a tranquil supposed safe Chicago neighborhood on a late summer sunday morning…

Written by Michael E Dehn

Founder and CEO of Metro Pulse a continually running enterprise since May 1980.

August 13, 2023

At least 11 people were targeted during a 2-hour armed robbery spree this morning, mostly on the North and Northwest Sides. No arrests.https://t.co/DyVAW9Ceyj
— CWBChicago (@CWBChicago) August 13, 2023

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