Gang violence, and shootings are on the rise. Girl, 14, chased down and shot in the head by young gang members in Back of the Yards. ‘I don’t understand what’s going on.’
Back of the Yards is one of Chicago's many neighborhoods.
Also, you should beware of any metric based on homicide numbers. Emergency medical care is much better than it was even 10 years ago. Cops routinely carry tourniquets, which can save a life. And in Chicago they recently opened a trauma center on the South Side, reducing the length of ambulance rides for a significant part of the city. That contributes to decreased mortality. (I should say they reopened a trauma center.)
The teen and her boyfriend had just bought snacks from a store at the corner of 48th and Wood streets around 6 p.m. Wednesday when they were confronted by three young gunmen, according to police and the alderman of the ward.
They asked if she was in a gang and she said she wasn’t, at which point the three chased her halfway down the block and opened fire, according to Ald. Ray Lopez (15th), who said he got the details from police.
One of the neighbors said you can't blame the gangs. The park district programs were all canceled because of COVID, so what do you expect?
It used to be a great city, but the past few years have seen crime explode.
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