SHOOTINGS UP 114% LAST WEEK IN CHICAGO

Key Points:

  • Chicago Police Department statistics continue to show a spike in murders and shootings in 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
  • As of November 8, Chicago has 2,846 shootings and 676 murders.
  • At the same time last year, Chicago had 1,870 shootings and 441 murders.
  • In the week of November 2nd alone, murders increased 80% and shootings increased 114% compared to 2019.
  • Chicago has also seen an increase in robberies and auto thefts, up 23% and 51% last week.
  • The Right Facts will continue to monitor trends in violent crimes.
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