Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus members oppose expansion of a Stand Your Ground law

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Emanuel: Long-Term Strategies Needed To Lower Spiking Crime
April 12, 2012 1:29 PM

CHICAGO (CBS) — Facing a setback in efforts to reduce gun violence and make Chicago a safer place to live, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that police are focusing on long-term strategies to target street gangs.

As CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports, although overall crime is down 10 percent compared to this time last year, murders are up 60 percent during the first three months of the year.

There have been 120 murders in Chicago through the end of March this year, compared to 75 during the same time last year.

Shootings are also up significantly: 37 percent over 2011.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/04/12/emanuel-long-term-strategies-needed-to-lower-spiking-crime/

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