There were 136 homicides through April 30, compared with 150 by the same time last year -- a 10% decline, the Chicago Police Department says
There were 136 homicides through April 30, compared with 150 by the same time last year -- a 10% decline, according to a Chicago Police Department statement.There were 541 shootings during the first four months of 2019, compared with 595 last year, or an 9.5% decrease, according to police. The number of shooting victims through April was 672, compared with 711 in 2018. Overall, police said violent crime in the city dropped nearly 10% through April, compared with the same time the previous year.
Police said the plan includes"tech and data-driven" law enforcement efforts and increased deployments of uniformed and bike teams of officers to entertainment districts and high-traffic areas. Read More"I believe our officers are well-prepared to keep the city safe this summer," Superintendent Eddie Johnson said in a statement. "Everyone, in every neighborhood, deserves an opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and the many opportunities that come with it.
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