As gun violence continues to escalate in the City of Chicago, WMAQ-TV is launching a weeklong series titled “Violence in Chicago.”
Roger Feder reports that the station will use eight news anchors and reporters to collaborate on the series which will air during the 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts.
60 people were shot, seven fatally, in weekend gun violence across the city, according to authorities. One of the victims was a 12-year-old boy who was found dead in a South Chicago neighborhood.
“Whether you live in Chicago or simply drive down for a weekend, safety is the top concern for many of our viewers,” said Kevin Cross, president, and general manager of NBCUniversal Local Chicago.
Reporters and anchors who will participate in the reports include Regina Waldroup, Stefan Holt, Charlie Wojciechowski, Mary Ann Ahern, Marion Brooks, Phil Roger, Christian Far, and Allison Rosati.
“There’s no real consensus on what’s the reason for mass shootings,” Cross said. “This series will bring diverse perspectives to help people understand the city’s complex history of violence.”
