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In reply to the discussion: 8-year-old girl fatally shot near Rayshard Brooks' memorial site [View all]jmg257
(11,996 posts)53. That's what a question mark is for - ask a question. I know the answers so may be rhetorical.
1)Nothing new about it. 2)No need for trump to help.
Thanks! Will use Chicago as an example.
Chicago's homicide rate had surpassed that of Los Angeles by 2010 (16.02 per 100,000), and was more than twice that of New York City (7.0 per 100,000) in the same year. By the end of 2015, Chicago's homicide rate would rise to 18.6 per 100,000. By 2016, Chicago had recorded more homicides and shooting victims than New York City and Los Angeles combined.[17] Chicago's biggest criminal justice challenges have changed little over the last 50 years, and statistically reside with homicide, armed robbery, gang violence, and aggravated battery.
In 2017, the number of homicides fell to 653,[12] dropping to 561 in 2018[9] and 492 in 2019. Chicago's deadliest day since reliable digital records began in 1991 occurred on May 31, 2020, with 18 murders committed. This day was part of a three-day weekend that saw 85 shootings in the city. Reports indicate that the victims were of various ages and occupations, but mostly black. The violence was framed by the George Floyd protests, but researchers said it was unheard of and unable to be contextualized.
In 2017, the number of homicides fell to 653,[12] dropping to 561 in 2018[9] and 492 in 2019. Chicago's deadliest day since reliable digital records began in 1991 occurred on May 31, 2020, with 18 murders committed. This day was part of a three-day weekend that saw 85 shootings in the city. Reports indicate that the victims were of various ages and occupations, but mostly black. The violence was framed by the George Floyd protests, but researchers said it was unheard of and unable to be contextualized.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Chicago
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8-year-old girl fatally shot near Rayshard Brooks' memorial site [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jul 2020
OP
Any thread on this or on the tragic incident in Seattle dies a quick death, I'm afraid.And
cwydro
Jul 2020
#18
I get that. Though a TINY fraction compared to violent crime deaths, its a problem that matters.
jmg257
Jul 2020
#52
"Armed barricade keepers" is all we can really tell from sparse reporting. Protestors involved...
jmg257
Jul 2020
#42
Seems like it was "protestors" - at least was "members of the community" according to mayor.
jmg257
Jul 2020
#17
Why? Because inner city violence is something new?? Don't think trumps help is needed, really.
jmg257
Jul 2020
#44
That's what a question mark is for - ask a question. I know the answers so may be rhetorical.
jmg257
Jul 2020
#53