Chicago: Over 2,200 Shooting Victims During Last 12 Months

[GLASNOST]

"Chicago: Over 2,200 Shooting Victims During Last 12 Months

The problem is that there are not enough guns in the US. If every man, woman, and child had an automatic assault rifle the shootings wouldn't happen. Right?

 

[Independent thinker]

You ain't kidding. It's a Democrat shit hole.

Chicago man gets 5-year sentence after hitting woman with log on Michigan Avenue: court docs

The Chicago man charged in an attack on a woman on the Magnificent Mile in 2023 has been sentenced to five years in prison.

abc7chicago.com

NYC is trying to be just like Chicago.

 

[Independent thinker]

And very wealthy.

Well, thanks for admitting that the democrat establishment there are bilking Americans to make themselves rich, even donating as much as 1.5 billion to the Kamala Harris campaign to keep that corruption coming.

 

[DonGlock26]

The problem is that there are not enough guns in the US. If every man, woman, and child had an automatic assault rifle the shootings wouldn't happen. Right?

The problem is the trigger pullers that Democrats allow to walk the streets. And for God’s sake don’t try to stop and frisk them.

 

[DonGlock26]

When was Chicago not a violent town?

Before the Left’s social revolution.

 

[Moonglow]

Before the Left’s social revolution.

What year was that, exactly?

 

[Moonglow]

Chicago's history includes periods of intense violence, including organized crime during the Prohibition era and significant gang activity and racial tensions in the latter half of the 20th century. While violent crime rates have fluctuated, with some recent decreases, the city has faced persistent challenges with gun violence and its impact on specific communities.

Here's a more detailed look:
1. Early History (19th Century):

• Early Perceptions:
  Chicago, even in its early years, was perceived as a city with a criminal element, with stories of theft, violence, and vice filling newspapers.
  
  
• Formalization of Crime:
  By the late 1800s, organized crime began to take root, with street gangs controlling various territories and engaging in illegal activities like gambling and prostitution.
  

2. Prohibition Era (1920s):

• Rise of Organized Crime:
  .
  The prohibition of alcohol created lucrative opportunities for organized crime, leading to the Chicago Outfit and the Beer Wars, a period of intense gang violence.
• Al Capone's Reign:
  .
  Al Capone rose to prominence during this time, controlling various rackets and engaging in violence to maintain his power.
  

3. Post-WWII Era:

• Gangs and Turf Wars:
  The post-war period saw a significant rise in gang activity, with increased violence as different gangs fought for control of territories and drug markets.
  
  
• Racial Tensions and Riots:
  The city also experienced racial tensions and riots, particularly in the 1960s, fueled by issues of segregation, housing, and police brutality.
  

4. Modern Era:

• Fluctuating Crime Rates:
  Chicago's homicide rate has seen significant fluctuations, with peaks in the early 1970s and early 1990s, followed by a decline in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
  
  
• Gun Violence Crisis:
  More recently, the city has faced a crisis of gun violence, with a disproportionate impact on Black communities and vulnerable neighborhoods.
  
  
• "The Great Crime Decline":
  While the US has seen a general decline in crime, Chicago has experienced a more complex pattern, with some indicators showing recent declines while others remain concerning.
  
  
• Specific Cases:
  The city's history is punctuated by infamous crime cases, including those involving Al Capone, John Wayne Gacy, and Leopold and Loeb.
  

5. Addressing Violence:

• Public Safety Initiatives:
  Chicago has implemented various public safety initiatives, including community-based programs and law enforcement strategies, to address violence.
  
  
• Violence Reduction Dashboard:
  The city uses a "Violence Reduction Dashboard" to track and analyze violence trends and inform its comprehensive violence reduction plan.
  
  
• Continued Challenges:
  Despite efforts to reduce violence, Chicago continues to grapple with the impact of gun violence, particularly in certain neighborhoods, and the need for continued focus on community safety.

 

[Scoutster]

The place is a third world country.

 

[GLASNOST]

The problem is the trigger pullers that Democrats allow to walk the streets. .....

Yes. It's been said often enough: "It's not the gun but the person pulling the trigger who commits murder by the weapon itself." I can see the logic in that and by the same token it proves that Americans (of all the people of the world) should not be allowed access to firearms. So, "Ban firearms" makes sense.

 

[petro]

Yes. It's been said often enough: "It's not the gun but the person pulling the trigger who commits murder by the weapon itself." I can see the logic in that and by the same token it proves that Americans (of all the people of the world) should not be allowed access to firearms. So, "Ban firearms" makes sense.

Never gonna happen.
But enjoy your ride on the Fantasy Train.

 

[GLASNOST]

Yes. It's been said often enough: "It's not the gun but the person pulling the trigger who commits murder by the weapon itself." I can see the logic in that and by the same token it proves that Americans (of all the people of the world) should not be allowed access to firearms. So, "Ban firearms" makes sense.

Never gonna happen.

Neither you nor I know that,

But enjoy your ride on the Fantasy Train.

You read my post above but this is your response. Are you illiterate?

 

[DonGlock26]

Yes. It's been said often enough: "It's not the gun but the person pulling the trigger who commits murder by the weapon itself." I can see the logic in that and by the same token it proves that Americans (of all the people of the world) should not be allowed access to firearms. So, "Ban firearms" makes sense.

Your reasoning is absurd. Should we ban motor vehicles to stop drunk drivers?

 

[DonGlock26]

What year was that, exactly?

The late 1960's.


"Chicago experienced major rises in the 1920s, in the late 1960s, and in the 2020s.[13] a decline in overall crime in the 2000s,[14] and then a rise in murders in 2016.[15] Murder, rape, and robbery are the most common violent crimes in the city, and occurrences of such incidents are documented by the Chicago Police Department and indexed in annual crime reports."


"Chicago has been criticized for comparatively light sentencing guidelines for those found illegally in possession of a firearm. Most people convicted of illegal gun possession receive the minimum sentence, one year, a Chicago Sun-Times analysis found, and serve less than half of the sentence because of time for good behavior and pre-trial confinement. The minimum sentence for felons found in possession of a firearm is two years. Those charged with simple gun possession had an average of four prior arrests. Felons charged with prior gun related crimes will be faced with stricter sentencing as of a new bill proposed in 2017. Those charged with gun possession by a felon had an average of ten prior arrests."

Crime in Chicago - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[petro]

Neither you nor I know that,

You read my post above but this is your response. Are you illiterate?

Are you American?
If not, **** off about our second Amendment.
If you didn't comprehend my other comment, that is on you.

 

[Picaro]

Tragic news for the city in which I was born. I believe the Dems are mostly to blame for this. We can only hope things get better for a once great city.

I've been to Chicago enough to feel like these are gang feuds of some kind; gangs in Chicago, like in NYC, have always been tied political machines. I wonder if there is a study that might show more shootings in districts and precincts with contested Democratic primary races or not. Might be an interesting research project. I used to visit people south of the 55 freeway a lot and never felt particularly threatened. Even in the bars it seemed more a local feud thing among the patrons.

Probably not, but can't hurt to study it. They waste money on studying weirder stuff, like cat constipation.

 

[JWBooth]

"Chicago: Over 2,200 Shooting Victims During Last 12 Months
ABC 7 studied figures from the Chicago Police Department and found “the number of shooting victims in the past 12 months stands at 2,225.”

Breitbart News reported at least 55 people were shot in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend, and six of those shooting victims succumbed to their wounds.

During a discussion on Our Chicago, One Aim Illinois director Yolanda Androzzo said, “We need more investments in community violence intervention programming.”"

Chicago: Over 2,200 Shooting Victims During Last 12 Months

ABC 7 studied figures from the Chicago Police Department and found "the number of shooting victims in the past 12 months stands at 2,225."

www.breitbart.com

Why are these Democrats shooting each other so much? Chicago's Democrat mayors and prosecutors are abject failures.
But, as long as the residents keep voting for radical leftist Democrats it will only grow worse.

Wonder how many valued, contributing members of society were victims?
Is there a breakdown for mutual combat?

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

The place is a third world country.

With two baseball teams, a hockey team, a football team?
A stock exchange, Lollapaooza concerts, United Center concerts?
Chicago is a pretty successful 3rd world country.

 

[Independent thinker]

With two baseball teams, a hockey team, a football team?
A stock exchange, Lollapaooza concerts, United Center concerts?
Chicago is a pretty successful 3rd world country.

Perhaps you missed the OP. 2200 shooting victims in 12 months. That's 183 per month.

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

Perhaps you missed the OP. 2200 shooting victims in 12 months. That's 183 per month.

No, I saw it.
Seems to me from the article EVERYONE would be moving out of there.
Especially the decade long tirades of RWNJ's describing the place.
"It's a war zone".
So, why isn't ICE targeting them?
They aren't the worst of the worst?
Instead they target Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska?
They must be scared of Chicago.

 

[GLASNOST]

Yes. It's been said often enough: "It's not the gun but the person pulling the trigger who commits murder by the weapon itself." I can see the logic in that and by the same token it proves that Americans (of all the people of the world) should not be allowed access to firearms. So, "Ban firearms" makes sense.

Your reasoning is absurd.

"Absurd"? I'm sure you don't know what the term means. Look it up.

Should we ban motor vehicles to stop drunk drivers?

1a). Motor vehicles are manufactured for ....... getting from one place to another.
1b). Banning alcoholic drinks would be much more logical then banning motor vehicles. Are you beginning to understand the logic now?

2). Firearms are manufacture for ....... making holes in people and things, ie. destruction. Is logic creeping into your head?

*** Note the Bottom Line, the one you've side-stepped. I quote: "Americans (of all the people of the world) should not be allowed access to firearms. So, 'Ban firearms' makes sense". Now, use your head and and notice that I spoke about firearms, Americans, and a ban all in conjunction. Is logic beginning to make sense to you or are you stymied by conviction born of knowledge?