Murders Up In April, But Shootings Down Overall This Year
According to the Chicago Police Department, shootings were down 13% for the first four months of the year, compared to the same time in 2016
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According to the Chicago Police Department, shootings were down 13% for the first four months of the year, compared to the same time in 2016
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