Chicago Mayor Considers New Department to Tackle Gun Violence

Mayor Johnson embraces proposal for a stand-alone city Department of Gun Violence Reduction

Mayor Brandon Johnson endorsed the idea following a Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend marred by an outbreak of violence that left eight people dead and dozens wounded.

Chicago mayor considers new department to tackle gun violence

Mayor Brandon Johnson is exploring the creation of a gun violence reduction department following a violent Father's Day weekend in Chicago that resulted in 40 people shot and 6 killed.