Crime in Chicago - recent events
From
The Blaze:
Here�s What Happened to Crime in Chicago After Illinois Finally Passed Concealed Carry Law
On July 9, 2013, a bill to recognize Illinois gun owners� right to carry concealed firearms was passed by both chambers of the state Legislature. Illinois became the last state in the nation to allow public possession of concealed guns.
Gun control advocates warned that high-crime areas, like Chicago, would only see more violence if residents were allowed to carry guns in public.
In reality, the opposite may be happening.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Police Department announced that the city experienced its lowest murder rate since 1958 in the first quarter of 2014. There were 6 fewer murders than the same timeframe in 2013 � a 9 percent drop � and 55 fewer murders than 2012, police said.
Further, there were reportedly 90 fewer shootings and 119 fewer shooting victims compared to last year. There have also been 222 fewer shootings and 292 fewer shooting victims compared to the first quarter in 2012.
All crime is down 25 percent from 2013 and police say they have confiscated over 1,300 illegal guns in the last three months.
Proven time and time again:
more guns equals
less crime
Posted by DaveH at April 5, 2014 3:59 PM