DIY Gunshot Treatment on Chicago’s South Side

It's no secret that Chicago has become the center of America’s gun violence epidemic over the last few years. In 2017 alone, the city had 3,457 shooting victims- - 246 of which were children. To make matters worse, Chicago’s South Side - where many of these shootings take place- doesn’t even have a trauma center with the ability to treat adult shooting victims.
To help combat these shortfalls, a grassroots community organization known as Ujimaa Medics has stepped in. Ujimaa Medics trains local kids as young as 12 on how to treat gunshot wounds and how to manage crowds at the scene of a shooting.
VICE's Rodney Lucas traveled to Chicago to meet one of the organization's co-founders and see their training firsthand.
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Ujimaa Medics train local kids as young as 12 on how to treat gunshot wounds and manage crowds at the scene of a shooting. WATCH NEXT: A Wrongful Murder Conviction and an 18-Year Fight for Justice - vice.video/2CnewNW

[@srspower]

Chicago has very strict gun laws hence why civilians are unable to protect themselves. Chicago is 100% proof that gun control in America makes no difference at all other than making innocent people easier targets.

[@NNTorious]

srspower you're missing the point why is it that easy to access guns ? If they had gun control there wouldn't be this many guns circulating. In places with gun control there literally isn't nearly the amount of guns in the country.

[@gweebara]

Anyone complaining that Chicago is a gun-free City doesn't understand the impact of all of the surrounding areas being so liberal with their gun rights. One City's gun laws can't stop guns from coming into a community the surrounding areas have to support or the laws only benefit the criminals.

[@rv8766]

in 2017 chicago had 3,457 shooting victims, 246 were kids under 18.. and this video says, they dont have a hospital which will take trauma gunshot victims, so they have to drive 45 minutes away.. while people die.. and i know this is off topic but, your #barackobama is gona build himself a library in chicago to honor himself and 200 million of taxpayer dollars to build it.. so i ask,, what da fuk did yo bama do u for u muhfukas? hmmm? #cuz #if #blacklivesmatter #blm #den #buildafukn #hospital #patchup #sumadeez #ignantasskids #dumbass #libby #fakedemocrat #piecesofshit 😉

[@mikedee4123]

Outlaw guns and criminal will still have them. Look at prohibition they outlawed alcohol and it became a bigger problem.

[@klacklery]

As a firefighter, EMT, and 911 operator, this is absolutely necessary for people to learn. Bleeding control saves lives. Keep it up.

[@TheFirstdragonslayer]

klackattack as a part time janitor, stay at home son and a dead beat dad I approve this massage .

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

Jack Cough lmao

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

Jack...hahhahaha shiiit. Such a serious topic this vid..i had to pause it to laugh hard at your comment.

[@Eskapismus]

+Psilovecybin Exactly. I couldn't believe my ears when they said US officers don't get first aid training. That's totally absurd!

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

@psilovecybin: If you watched the video you would have learned its about much more than simple and safe german first aid. But no..people like to talk before they think.

[@anametobenamed3717]

What inspirational people. Not blinded by ideologies or hatred but motivated through empathy and compassion. These people take time out of their lives so they can train to save people's lives. No greed, no hatred, no disrespect. Admirable to say the least!

[@thatminecraftyoutuber1056]

A Name to be named did you not hear what she said 4-5 year olds hate police and see them as the bad guys your so dumb

[@FeedMeDubstep661]

I’m thankful for these people teaching their communities how to deal with these terrible situations.

[@Dee-mo3oj]

lucy phoenix 💯

[@NxDoyle]

I'm not against the expression "passed away" but when someone dies because they were refused by one hospital and had to go to another, that's not passed away. That's thrown away.

[@ryanbaker1207]

It’s common place if a hospital is unable to properly treat a patient that they transfer them elsewhere. I love in a very affluent area and even we only have two trauma centers across three very large counties. With that being said I’d assume they didn’t look at it case by case and just pushed it through the system as “we don’t have a trauma center send them across the city because they have one” when if they’d put more thought into it they could have realized the severity. Or better yet, add a trauma center to the post dangerous side of one of the most dangerous cities in the country

[@lukefurey1402]

This is because they don't have insurance and bankrupt hostpitals... It's the real world. They need to stay afloat one way or another I wish they would change this

[@chaunybuck6065]

@@ryanbaker1207 as a medical professional myself- they will divert a patient to another ED trauma center, BUT the paramedics call 1st to give the ED "report " if the patient is critical and declining fast they can NOT turn that patient away. The same thing with ED diversion. Whole ED's are closed when they reach capacity. Unless a patient is critical and they r the closest. A big problem is in certain parts of Chicago and other inner cities they don't have $ for paramedics salaries, only EMS. The difference between EMS and paramedics is night and day. And the difference can be life or death. A paramedic can give life saving medicine and perform procedures. An EMS can't, they basically can monitor the patient and give VERY BASIC 1st aid. It's terrible really. All cities should be able to employ paramedics. It's just not the reality 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chaunybuck6065]

@@lukefurey1402 ur uneducated and it's sad that u think this way without learning the reality. If u have ZERO insurance, the hospital staff will ask u or ur family if u happen to be incapacitated financial questions. Then the STATE picks up the tab. So, no the uninsured r NOT bankrupting the hospitals. Its mostly those WITH insurance that bankrupt the hospitals cuz they don't pay their deductibles to the hospital that they owe. I can't tell u how many suburban soccer moms I've had to call that owe thousands! And I always get- I'm NOT paying anything I have insurance! What good is insurance if I have to pay$?!?! I always end up having to give them a lesson in insurance, deductibles,co-pays and in & out of network providers. 🤦🏻‍♀️ So now that I educated U on the subject as well u can stop spewing misinformation!😊

[@SubZero589]

Teaching 12 year olds how to treat gunshot wounds is heartbraking.

[@dezthedrilla7234]

SubZero589 exactly

[@buckon5295]

its good te be prepared

[@cornbread4535]

Charles Cachola yeah. The point is, that’s not something a child should have to know how to do...

[@Wsshdhbdd]

SubZero589 They should litterally teach this everywhere , might as well be prepared.

[@buckon5295]

when i get kid im gonna teach them first aid and how to stop a bleeding including a gunshot wound

[@beasy2437]

Ayo someone needs to give that young woman a god damned medal of honor.

[@AlchohlicVomitSpit]

Its ridiculous that police arent trained in first aid, what happens when a cops partner gets shot, they just stand there???

[@carolynmmitchell2240]

Your Mother Is a Hamster no then they do something.. they only care about people in their gang behind the blue line..

[@evallyntc3164]

They are trained but they're not supposed to treat them at the scene

[@justdrive5327]

That's what firefighters are for

[@sebby324]

They are in most places

[@RubsNL]

The fact you would have to make helping someone who is dying from a gunshot wound mandatory before cops take it upon themselves to help says a lot.

[@zzaacchh]

The fact that paramedics are asking for police escort says a lot about how ruthless these criminals are.

[@karstenlane6864]

The police need to make sure that the scene is safe. This is the priority. If someone is still shooting, nobody can effectively provide aid.

[@RubsNL]

arknor cops don't even get prosecuted after cold blooded murder. I'm pretty sure a jury would let it slide if a cop injured someone while trying their best to save a life.

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

arknor that’s why most North American places have Good Samaritan laws to prevent legal and tort action against someone who is just trying to help.

[@NegritaBrujita]

zach LIES! Paramedics are always accompanied by Police officers. It’s protocol.

[@josephhathcock1263]

this brought me to tears I live in north Carolina and my moms a ems worker some nights she will come home with a bit of a distant look in her eyes and youd know not to ask her about work one night I made the mistake of asking she started crying but she said what happend turns out that night she had to pick up brain matter and she had made eye contact with a man in his last moments after he had put his mouth around the barrel of a 12 gauge and pulled the trigger but she is the most loveing mom you'll ever meet and she taught me how to do the things those kids are being taught she taught me from how to treat a cut from a rusty nail to a blown off or decapitated limb and I have practiced I want to join disaster response teams or search and rescue I have practiced how t to get through and clear rubble in the event of a disaster or accident like a bad car crash I am 12 yrs old I have practised until I could get into a mangled car or break a reinforced door in the event of an event like a earthquake or tornado 😭

[@iwantaoctosteponmyneckbut3545]

Thank you for telling us this. People like you inspire me. Thank you

[@Camibug]

Your mama sounds amazing. Show her this comment, I bet it would mean a lot to her! My mom was a nurse, I know exactly what you mean by the far off look.

[@binatitagain]

Although it is so sad that it has come to this for the black, minority and other youth groups of Chicago and many other cities around the US., I congratulate you for doing this. I am a white, middle class woman from Canada that studied in Health Sciences and Paramedic studies but I feel for your plight. No one should have to face such violence. It is HORRID that you even have to do this and that police officers don't even have to offer basic first aid care in a shooting (if this is in fact true). Education is key! Educate yourselves and I applaud you for raising awareness and learning the basics of first aid. It really horrifies me that you all have to even do this and face this on a daily basis but I guess it's a fact/reality of life. It shouldn't be. Racism, hate, crooked politicians and poverty are a wicked and vicious cycle. Know that not all people are ignorant of your plight and that we are hearing you.❤🥀 (Thank you Vice for sharing this)

[@michaelwyatt241]

All they have to do is stop killing each other its not that hard tons of people dont kill every day but for some reason the certain group of people that live there just dont understand that

[@TheDrFunkenstein]

Ay man this is one of those videos that really puts things into perspective. No matter what daily problems you have in life be thankful that they're not as crazy as this.

[@thegenerousdegenerate9395]

Im in london ontario. Worlds away from the reality these kids are living and it honestly baffles me that they are so easily overlooked and discarded. A few small changes and minimal amount of funding could have an immense impact on the quality of life for these kids and young adults. Why it hasn't been done is a mystery and a crime of the highest order. These are brilliant capable kids who could be amazing but instead they're being neglected. It's pure insanity.

[@tomwitner874]

Most of these kids grow up thinking that this lifestyle is cool and live like this on purpose and literally brag about it. Not just in Chicago but all over America. How can you change that?

[@hvntertheimmortal822]

GNJK fact

[@hvntertheimmortal822]

GNJK when irish and Italian immigrants were murdering each other due to severe economic deprivation,the government stepped in and fixed it overnight

[@dirkdiggler5525]

fuckery abounds not exactly world's away.. I made the drive from London to Chicago in 5.5 hours... seems so far but really it isn't.. Chicago is closer to you then montreal But I tend to agree with what you say.. it's a bloody shame

[@doublefeature]

i wish it was a mystery because the reason is even more disgusting; greed & racism.

[@katymax3159]

As someone who works in Trauma and who also teaches a similar class called #stopthebleed, I hope folks will take the time to learn how to use tourniquets and basic first aid. You never know when someone near you might need help between car accidents, gun shots, or even falls the average lay person has the ability to save a life. Stop the Bleed classes are free and taught at most trauma centers nationwide. We teach kids as young as 10 and ever local senior citizens!

[@thepeacefish]

I think the most heartbreaking part of this was when that woman matter-of-factly told a room full of kids “don’t talk and move at the same time [to police]. It may trigger aggression.” This is how you deal with bears or rabid dogs. Police are behaving like animals toward these kids, so consistently that dealing with it is built into the curriculum.

[@always_markb]

Because so many times while someone is talking they are also being sketch walking back towards their car or walking away from police interaction, which as eveyone knows, you cannot do. Even if you're white.

[@gwyn9846]

This is heartbreaking.

[@nickyoung5309]

C A absolutely inspiring

[@gwyn9846]

C A it breaks my heart that these young people are forced by circumstances to grow up so fast. They didn't make this war but they are helping fight it. Yes, that IS inspiring but, when they are old, telling their grandbabies about all this, what lesson can be handed on?

[@bigjoeduncan1945]

Gwyn Meade Whats heartbreaking, is its everybody elses fault but the black suspects. Pathetic

[@gwyn9846]

BIG Joe Duncan it's horrible TOP TO BOTTOM!!

[@bigjoeduncan1945]

Gwyn Meade But until we are honest with ourselves and address every aspect of fault, TOP TO BOTTOM, the problem will NEVER be solved. Put DOWN THE GUNS. IF THE GUNS ARE PUT DOWN, all of this is a non factor. You dont need kids learning trauma treatment. Everyone is scared to be called a racist if they point out black on black gun violence statistics and it being the source of everything that follows after that.

[@GamerGirl_BRE]

I lost a close friend, he was accidentally shot in the head by his best friend, then the next morning the best friend killed them self because he couldn't live with how he killed his best friend by accident. R.I.P VIRGIL SIMMONS, LONG LIVE VEE😢😭😭😭💐 I feel his presence everyday, I miss him and think about him everyday.

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

QUEEN_BRE damn R.I.P.

[@GamerGirl_BRE]

_nightc0re_ thanks, means alot : )

[@bnw_slyytx9016]

Damn keep yo head up God gonna carry u 🙏🏾

[@SkadooHusky]

Idiots. Sorry, but that is just plain stupid.

[@thepeacefish]

Funny how many KZbin commenters 5,000 miles away with no civic background and no problems seem to know exactly how to fix this crisis. Too bad a city isn’t run by a KZbin comments section, it would definitely be a utopia right guys?

[@TubeDeviant]

Seems like you have the solutions to the multitude of problems which contribute to the violence and murder.. Why don't you enlighten everyone..??

[@rubbishui]

Only if I was President

[@xxdfoster]

@@rubbishui were

[@GigiTanya]

I’m so baffled to where American tax payers money goes! It doesn’t go towards benefits because the poor are still very much poor and starving, It doesn’t go towards health care, because you guys have to pay that urself or thru insurance, it doesn’t go towards schools, because if you’re living in a low income neighbourhood and don’t have access to other schools out of the area, chances are funding is low. It doesn’t go towards the police department, because they still have very very high gun crime, drug crime, the police are brutalising civilians and minimal action has been placed! It’s got to a point where people have to video tape every encounter with the police just Incase it’s needed to evidence later on! I used to dream of moving from England to America but growing up has made me realise that’s far from a place where I would feel comfortable living in! Can’t even send kids to school without having the background fear that they may not come home! That whole place is crazy! Lost! Yall need to start asking a LOT of questions! It’s almost like if you don’t have ££ there you’re screwed

[@GigiTanya]

I understand that every country and continent has it’s fair share of problems but the things that go down in America and is over looked is almost like a third world country! If someone would like to argue and say I’m wrong for this opinion, start by naming at least one 1st world country that has to deal with EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THE PROBLEMS IVE JUST LISTED. Not one problem .. but every single one of them and then we can continue.

[@AislinnSolButterflyBorsini]

Gigi M Most of the money goes to military spending. On a local level, the majority goes to domestic military the police. For example, in Chicago the largest budget item is policing who take up over 40%of the budget and result to over $4mil a day.

[@shineonnent.7951]

Aislinn Borsini wrong Illinois has 7000 too many government jobs

[@DillyDogSays]

Democrats pocket those tax dollars and live fat.....

[@Forossa]

Having a shooter show up to your school is akin to winning the lottery. The media really does a good job of fear mongering you outsiders

[@kooldings24]

I’m a prior Army medic who’s been deployed and still working in medical field, this is bittersweet. Good to see people getting trained in first aid yet sad to see that we have to get to this point to do so.

[@iroquoisplissken3583]

If departments and officers weren’t so worried about getting sued there’d be more incentive to include first aid in police protocol. Unfortunately we live in a society where giving CPR can be a huge financial risk, so much so it’s hard to blame someone for waiting on paramedics. You can barely sneeze around a dying person and not get sued by some scumbag attorney.

[@williamduignan]

How can people live like this in a "First World" country?! All my positive energy goes to them and their community.

[@boogiemeister9581]

Fucking wot?

[@williamduignan]

SirVixIsVexed What a silly thing to say.

[@williamduignan]

J Nieto But the US government is run by far right-wingers. Donald Trump is hardly liberal.

[@williamduignan]

Neanderthal Extinction Because the story is about teach children to deal with gunshots. Why would the US government give children guns. They already sell idiots guns and don’t keep track of them.

[@SlimeDawgy]

Thanks.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

ahh man. this is tragic. courage to everyone to change this violence, everywhere.

[@mauimonique]

@4:07 and I already am emotional. Poor baby shouldn’t even have to learn this. However, I’m so glad there are people willing to take matters in their own hands & help their fellow loved one/human.

[@parisgraves7367]

this woman is so inspirational. I am blown away by her dedication to this important cause

[@sirhuggles]

Damn bro, I foreal broke out in tears in the first scene with all them stepping forward. So fucking sad they gotta do this... I never cry for nothing.

[@ohhdefault-7173]

Rest in Peace X

[@ShaitaMusic]

I am so touched by these people's stories... and I am so sorry there are people who have to live in such fear... In my small country (Croatia), even in the capital, we still feel quite safe and I can even walk home at all times in the night with no worries. I wish you all - all the best and I hope finally one day we can all live in peace, safety and comfort.

[@coreyboy7257]

I’ve never waited that long for an ambulance to arrive. I’ve never seen anyone apply first aid to a gunshot victim. I also love how this video pivoted from gun violence to police aggression. Question: has any of you been on a crime scene and had to gain control with just you and maybe 1 other officer? Have you arrived on a scene and there’s 50 ppl there yelling and screaming and the gunman is still there? I have!! Vice, thank you for your half fast job on this story.

[@popquiz97]

3:36 “you dead.. it’s over” lolol

[@michaeltaylor9223]

3400 Shootings in a single wtf is this Syria? Chicago's literally a third world city in a 1st world country

[@bloodandhonor4786]

Michael Taylor I know you're going to hate me for saying this but that's what tends to happens when you take in people from the third world and I know you're probably going to dismiss all this but look Sweden it was the safest country in the world until they bring in Muslims and non-whites into the country now they're the rape capital of the world so there has to be some kind of correlation between race and general ways of acting in day-to-day life and in my opinion it's all genetics because it determines your hormone levels and how well your brain can develop ect... So it has to have a correlation to how people naturally Act when left to themselves and a natural habitat they create to live In

[@bishop198666]

its called incest my friend it will fuuukk you up gene after gene after gene down the line

[@jm-gj2ho]

It's called Chiraq for a reason

[@davecmonty1187]

So sad that this is needed, but thank you for being there to educate.

[@kevincocking368]

this program needs to be supported in every way

[@littleukeemonster]

That is a really good way to ask questions, I found when I was in highschool people had a hard time speaking up and the 'raise your hand' prompt never really worked, this is communicative for only a moment, less stressful. Very smart lady, good video, numbers of shootings in Chicago are insane.

[@edithvillanueva3761]

"uhhhh you got shot baby, its gonna hurt, its not gonna tickle" at 3:04

[@eaqua56]

I giggled a little bit at this

[@hjk6606]

It's sad that it's got to this point...where we have to teach our youth how to treat gunshots. It's awesome though to see these young people doing something positive about it. Keep up the good work!

[@jesusvera1091]

UJIMMA you rock God bless you guys

[@mamarobyn]

This it's so sad that these children have told her in this but it's an unfortunate active life and I think it's amazing thing to see children reaching out to help. And the fact that the police are not trained and won't take the extra step to get the training to help another human being it's just mind numbing...

[@jordanaug81]

That's what I'm talking about! Seeing a community become self sufficient and take responsibility to learn how to do this is a BIG step in the right direction. Figuring out how to stop this epidemic of violence is the next step. Communities HAVE to be policed and treated from within, expecting anybody else to do it wont work.

[@jonnatanramirez6026]

The violence in these cities ain’t neva gone stop bruh 🤦‍♂️💯

[@phsyckomantis]

I believe is the people that needs to be educated to respect life.

[@wetdog5431]

phsyckomantis exactly

[@christians1193]

Some of the highest gun restrictions in the U.S. Along with one of the highest gun homicide rates in the U.S.

[@gregbrightwell662]

Who asks for these laws? The police. Who supports the police blindly? Conservatives. So what, if any, is your point?

[@graysonjd5624]

Chicago actually has very mid level gun restrictions, lower than New York and California to name some other larger cities, and guns do not have to be bought in that city, or state. I will also promise you that there are criminals who buy guns legally. It would be great if it was so black and white, but Chicago being used as evidence for NRA and GOP regurgitation is invalid.

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL WHO IS TRYING TO HELP OTHERS!!

[@skeeter7932]

this is not the world I ever thought I'd be living in. I am a prek teacher and it's the law I am trained in CPR and first aid every 2 years but Chicago Cops are not!?!?! WTF!?! Don't stop what you guys are doing and teaching these kids and ppl is priceless! God bless everyone!

[@duti777]

This has to stop !

[@ToastyCoClothing]

dont feed the trolls

[@maddiesgamingchannel8163]

Leon Kekinator You’re absolutely right, we can start by nuking Chicago....That’ll put it to a stop.

[@maxvandervoorn1089]

No u

[@salem1538]

Bdk

[@tonewaf]

Good luck

[@brittanyshanae3719]

AMAZING!!! Bless that young lady at the end also❤️

[@ianburgess9141]

aint nobody gon help us we gotta take things personally for us and for others

[@Searchin4keys]

She's awesome. There needs to be more ladies or just people like her that try to do good for their community!!!

[@fantabaz1]

Harm reduction at work. Well done to all those who provide this training. It's sad that things have got so bad in places, but it's the reality for a lot of young people and ANY help we can give to keep people alive has to be a positive. Keep up the good work from Belfast Experts By Experience in Ireland

[@DUDEfreestyle]

This is amazing! #HopeForChicago

[@curlyheadbobby2760]

Tbh i live in new orleans i feel the same

[@derunsympath]

one of the saddest vice thingy i ever saw

[@derunsympath]

get off the crack then

[@garycobiak5926]

thingy?

[@rererenee]

+derunsympath lol good one😂

[@FurryManPeach]

I absolutely love this. Ujimaa Medics, well done!

[@EricFortuneJr.]

I feel bad for these kids, they stand a greater chance of being murdered than they do graduating college or getting married. Now these are the few who actually put forth the effort to attend this program, there’s thousands more who simply don’t care or they just don’t feel comfortable. It’s very important that kids have guidance, structure and discipline at a very young age, my parents kept me so busy when I was a kid that didn’t have time to think about getting into trouble and I was a terrible lier, my father would tell me “I was lying to myself”. My folks didn’t spoil us with material things, but they did give us the tools we needed to stay out of trouble and be successful. I pray for these kids often and if I ever get the opportunity to reach out and help them I would not hesitate, I’m strict but I’m honest and fair, that’s what they need.

[@Yasin462900]

Donald Trump should worry about his own country rather then 'terrorism' in countries which he can't find on a map. I feel for these innocent kids who have to live in such a mad place.

[@TheBeardedBlueberryFarmer]

What does this have to do with Trump? Violence has plagued Chicago for a long, long time.

[@sofiabravo1994]

Obama didn’t do anything for Chicago’s gun violence

[@sunshine-oh3hm]

+Sofia B He didn't have anything to do with the violence either but being from there you would think he would have tried harder

[@ocdan8974]

UPROAR 91 yeah you see the thing is we need oil and sadly there just isn’t enough oil in the states as there is in other areas where we are fighting

[@legariansteele3643]

+Sofia B why would he help a shithole

[@brianwarner308]

"cops get in the way of these kids saving lives…." now i have fucking heard it all……..

[@MindBlurry]

Wait. Doesn't Chicago have some of the harshest gun laws in the United States? This video was incredibly sad. No child in the United States should have to live like this. What do we do?

[@bryanzecchin9380]

ship them back to africa they’ll have to resort to beating each gangs with sticks and rocks

[@oakpineranch]

What are you ignoring me? South Africa and other African nations are full of guns. Lots of violence in Johannesburg

[@SkadooHusky]

Sell drugs in pharmacies, because drugs fund gangs.

[@myebonycam]

Ben Dover: Go put rocks around your ankles and jump ship!!

[@contactkeithstack]

10:25 That's funny, I moved into a slightly more dangerous part of Chicago at the beginning of July a couple years ago (a guy was stabbed with a broken bottle first day I arrived almost died - he ended up being a nice enough guy though), that night I thought I was hearing gun shots right on my block...but they were fireworks. It's funny on retrospect, but goddamn when you hear it it scares the hell out of you if you really can't tell. You literally slide along the wall up to the window like your solid snake or something. I really feel for the good kids who have to grow up with that. Can't imagine being a 5 year old when your imagination is so vivid ahh it just sucks. These people are awesome. I've got so much respect for kids who don't break bad with all that stress and pressure. I don't think it's coincidence that heroin and alcohol are so huge in that environment, we've got to address the violence to address the epidemic of dependence in this country.

[@itsnotalemon3230]

I wish all schools would teach this. Im not in an area where this is common but i could not stand to be in front of a situation like this and not know what to do.

[@The-three-eyed-Prophet]

FOR GOD SAKE STOP KILLING EACHOTHER....

[@iLLestTv]

Larry Hoova

[@calebpaddack7450]

"Every kid I've met, by the age of 4 or 5, sees the police as the bad guys." That's because they are taught that by their parents

[@nicolefisher4779]

Caleb Paddack with good reason

[@bryanzecchin9380]

parent* little over 70% don’t have daddy’s in their lives

[@JesseJenerOfficial]

@@nicolefisher4779 Not the parents but the police themselves

[@heymrsriley]

Or police's actions and treatments toward citizens. Remember in neighborhoods like these, that police are not crime stoppers or crime preventers; they are crime responders. They do not see these kids as children but as potential criminals.

[@calebpaddack7450]

@@heymrsriley If a four year old is scared of cops that is 100% the parents doing. No toddler is paying that much attention to community vs police relations.

[@lerannn]

It's sad that this is an issue to begin with but this is amazing she is teaching these children to step up and help save someone's life instead of being baffled as to what to do...most the younger generation today see a victim of a crime of anything they ain't helping do anything instead they whip out their phone to record for social media...it's not the guns it's going to take alot to make changes

[@amandamorgan6526]

I live on south side of chicago. My dad was shot in his lung and in his head . he still has bullet in his head because its to risky to take it out. Thank God he survived🙏❤💯

[@BossQueen]

Shes an angel!😇💯

[@lovelyMissInna]

A genuine question, why would you ask the victim if it was okay to call 911 first? To me this delays emergency response.

[@lovelyMissInna]

This is absolutely heartbreaking, but this initiative is so proactive. Education is an important step in prevention.

[@Orianasama]

If the victim was involved in illegal activity they wouldn’t want cops to show up

[@RJT80]

Because if you have a rap sheet measured in feet you might take your chances bleeding out instead of back in front of a judge. Or even worse, asked about who shot you. When a person shot by another won't even snitch on that person who tried to kill them, you have a culture is deeply fucked up. And then you ask cops and society to solve it. There is no solving that. The people who create it need to solve it or destroy themselves in the process.

[@apokatastasian2831]

because medical bills are worse than getting shot in america if your poor, and nobody thinks thats an issue

[@Okayand33]

Passes off the liability from the first responder(civilian) onto the victim. Liability as in literal debt/cost, i.e. ambulance costs. In my opinion and most importantly, when the victim gives you consent they are now solely responsible for any unpleasent outcomes that may occur when the Police or Ambulance show up

[@naomifrash1161]

This is sad. How can they learn anything, when their focused on staying alive? And, what a pathetic police force 👎

[@randomquacker9653]

Shar M if the police do something people would riot and yell BLACK LIVES MATTER

[@justinemccloud7755]

That's exactly the problem the police aren't doing anything except threatening people who try to help

[@bloodandhonor4786]

Isn't the whole point of life is to learn how to survive so it can't be that bad

[@naomifrash1161]

+Blood and Honor I don't know what the point of life is. But, in my opinion, I think that having to survive leaving your house is very prehistoric

[@jasonpaeth6608]

It’s a scary thought these kids grow up with the fear of getting shot or having to have to step up when someone is shot God bless this city

[@teslasnow169]

Gob bless the people that put together programs like this!!👍 keep it up!!!

[@detroitfettyghost8492]

Detroit, Baltimore and New Orleans ARE WORSE THAN CHICAGO but in REALITY they are ALL PURE HELL!

[@sneakerheadonlys]

Clearly haven't been to Chicago those cities yo name only have violent crime not shootings clown

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

Gun violence problem? Don't you mean Gang violence problem? Gang members killing random people and enemy gang members? You know what I mean.

[@kingqp]

Instead of teaching them how to fix gun shot wounds, why not work towards correcting the violent nature of the culture so they stop shooting each other? I mean I'm sure that's happening to some extent but that would probably be a better story to popularize.

[@bryanzecchin9380]

QpIsBetterThanYou because they’re born with a lower IQ than average

[@peterpiper8309]

@@bryanzecchin9380 What a foolish thing to say...why blatantly ignore the concept of social determinism? A person's past social and socioeconomic upbringing and background determines the actions he or she makes today. I suggest you read Richard Wright's "Native Son." That should help you understand that nobody is born with an ingrained lower IQ.

[@BeautifulRealist]

I am so glad they are opening a hospital in May 2018 on the South side

[@PlayingEuroMillionsUntilWeWin]

"why hasn't there been a trauma center for the last 25 years?" Because people getting shot don't have insurance

[@Gretschnut]

First off 50% of the citizens don't pay any tax. This segment of the population receives welfare payments, Medicaid, aid to dependent children, food stamps, unemployment insurance, public housing and numerous other subsidies and assistance programs that eat up billions of tax dollars. The vast majority of this group never finishes high school and when in school most perform dramatically below grade level. A large percentage are functionally illiterate. The average age for pregnancy in this group is 17 years and only about 13% are married. Most have very little involvement with the fathers of there children after giving birth. Drugs are endemic in this population segment as is alcohol abuse. Lack of education, limited verbal skills, gang tattoos/apparel, drug usage and arrest records make finding a job next to impossible. Raised in single parent homes by mothers with limited education, minimal parenting skills and dependent on the government for subsistence doesn't prepare children to become productive members of society. Many turn to gangs to fill the void in their lives. Gang culture revolves around drugs and violence plus sociopathy is common, engendering remorseless mayhem with little to no social stigma. A huge problem with no simple solutions.

[@thepeacefish]

Gretschnut I thought you were going a completely different direction in the first 75% of this comment and I was worried. thanks for not being the asshole I was ready for

[@NegritaBrujita]

Well considering “this segment of the population” or what you really meant to state-Black People; considering this “population” are victims, or prisoners of war for 400+ years and counting. It is absurd to imply tax dollars are being spent funding Welfare considering this American Land of the Free was worked, toiled on the backs and the the blood of of stolen Africans, Black people-without compensation. Your comment is ABSURD!!

[@monkey363]

Tiffany Toure pay your taxes and learn to read and maybe you will all stop dying

[@witt.1620]

This is all well-known. What does it have to do with training the relevant public to help save lives?

[@Swnsasy]

Gretschnut Actually your statement is not as correct as you think about welfare.. They are gangs, selling drugs to make money to pay their bills. This is why government assistance is lower within the black community.. Selling drugs doesn't make it right of course. But second, this video is about training people for gunshots so I'm not really understanding why you made this comment on this video with a different topic.. No disrespect at all because most of what you said is absolutely correct..

[@kingnashgaming7449]

Ik this is supposed to be powerful but @ 7:07 gaaaaahdamn 😍

[@superIBM1231]

Get tf outta here

[@okamimimi]

BREAKING NEWS: SHARK ATTACK ALL TIME HIGH Rest of the world: ok let's step up our game by being more cautious and aware of the sea environment and take logical steps in preventing further shark attacks. USA: ok everyone get a shark to protect yourself from other sharks.

[@zroberts02]

Ian Ngui hell yea. If there is a shark, im gonna get a bigger shark on my side. You would be stupid not to.

[@rustyspoons992]

Yeah except a gun needs a shooter. A shark is a concious being that makes choices. A gun is an inanimate object.

[@jm-gj2ho]

You don't understand if you are not from an area like this or have not spent a good amount of time in an area like this. Man people who live in these areas are cold blooded murderers and the police do not want to risk their own lives going there. You gotta protect yourself.

[@alfawolf3925]

Ian Ngui .... Ok now let's see your logic... There is an all time high in shark attacks. So jump in the fucking water with Chum poored on you... Stfu

[@okamimimi]

Scott Wolfe relax m8, was a joke. Secondly, no one came close to mentioning jumping into the water with chum up your ass, don't go making up words in your little mind.

[@rererenee]

@5:50 he looks so concerned and like he cares😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😑😈

[@Veritasateum]

I live in Chicago. Lived on the West side for 19 years, on the South Side now. Work downtown. I’ve been all over this city. The amount of ignorance in these comments is literally palpable. If you don’t understand something, ask me. I’ve seen all of these things firsthand.

[@flackovlogs8900]

Am i the only one think shawty with the bow on her head can get it

[@lelandabernathy1596]

Flacko Vlogs no u r not she do got cakesss

[@collinwalker]

Lmao come on you can’t be serious with this. You guys put the blame on the police, ambulance response time, availability of the weapons. But forget to mention the Gangs shooting everyone not giving a damn about anyone else in their path. You need to stop the problem at the source and stop putting blame on everyone and everything else that comes into play after the fact.

[@dezthedrilla7234]

Collin Walker yea you do have a point but since there Is a lot of shooting police stereotype the young ones. chicago police really arent a help they just wait for the victim to get shot then wait until they bleed out and THEN grab the evidence and clean up the scene

[@adammacleod925]

Why do these gangs exist pretty much exclusively in your country among first world countries then? Because of the environment your nation creates for itself. Not any other first world nation is as fucked up as America.

[@dezthedrilla7234]

Adam MacLeod its not even the gangs its politics and money is why america is fucked up

[@tremainsmith6352]

The Problem with CHI⭐TOWN is thought's from 2day's music what they 👂 is what's happening now pay attention

[@hopejk2012]

This is so sad, but I'm glad they are training themselves.

[@saccityprince]

This needs to be shared

[@joegonzalez6211]

We wuz kangZ and shiet

[@Tray-sq2zr]

Joe Gonzalez stfu

[@trippyhndrxbeatz1381]

Joe Gonzalez to be honest we were. Research Marcus Garvey etc.

[@jkill1981]

this was a reality that was hard to swallow. these poor children are growing up in a war zone. sad

[@christina1073]

these kids are so brave!

[@MyaJ451]

Narcan is taught everywhere, so why should this not be taught as well! We should learn this. It’s not hurting anyone to know this information. I, myself, would take this.

[@waistbeads466]

Very true. And many of the UMedics recently trained to administer narcan ♡

[@RoseisoutofherTOGA]

Nita was ON IT. So determined and for the cause, I’d want her nearby if I ever got hurt.

[@dudley_noon]

great job on this rodney

[@tombennettonemanband]

bless these kids, they are gonna save some lives.

[@keciaaskew5166]

After 25 years their hasn’t been a trauma center. That’s crazy.

[@TheSpecterRanger]

The root of the problem in parenting. Glad that there are supplemental educational groups out there like this. These type of orgs need to grow.

[@PastorWillG]

This is heartbreaking facts but it’s hope filled action. Shout out to the organization and people being selfless to be proactive in making change. I love my city God please bring Change

[@katdog9786]

UIC is only a little bit of the south side. Remember the reason they call it the windy city. I grew up there 30 yrs ago now. Same shit of bureaucracy and keepin people down. Bless these young peoples souls to not see that and just have the courage to help and be kind to their fellow man/woman/kid/ another soul.

[@Louisboss99]

Chicago is crazy I live there

[@mbPhase23]

This is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. So much suffering in the USA. This problem really is a mess.

[@johnnyrobles7872]

I live in Chicago West Side

[@paulgaynor3769]

I’m sure they took the idea in first few seconds asking people to stand foward from a movie called the freedom writers. “Stand on the line if you’ve ever been shot at” great movie to watch if you haven’t seen it already !

[@igormijic]

I respect this, definitely teach the kids how to stop bleed, that’s just something every person should learn, basic medical skills are a necessity