The Rev. Al Sharpton made a trip to Chicago Sunday to speak about the devastating violence that has gripped the city.
Sharpton, a Baptist minister and civil rights activist, attended the 11 a.m. service at New Mount Pilgrim Church in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, where he was scheduled to preach a "special message" about violence.
By the time Sharpton made his speech, six people had been killed and another 24 had been wounded in shootings across the city since Friday evening.
We must stop this violence. #Chicago pic.twitter.com/HZoOh3LvTv — Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) September 5, 2015
