last year was on par with the late 90s for murders. which is amazing considering how far medical technology has advanced.
this year is on par with 2016-2017 (185 versus 193). which was the highest murders had been since....the 90s.
im not sure 185 as opposed to 205 is anything to brag about, but the mayor needs some good pub with the election coming up soon, but maybe npr runs with it and tells us how much the "non-violent" programs are working? lol.
chicago murders by april 1:
2022: 185
2021: 205
2020: 165
2019: 151
2018: 157
2017: 197
2016: 193
2015: 124
2014: 111
(carjackings are technically down too! 2022: 394, 2021: 401, 2020: 183, 2019: 100)