19 November 2021

How Is That Bail Reform Working Out?

Not too good if you go by recidivism rates. #51: Concealed carry holder kills catalytic converter thief who opened fire on him in West Lakeview: source - CWB Chicago

Update 3:59 p.m. — Based on statements made by CPD, the deceased man, Darion Blackman, is the 51st person accused of killing, trying to kill, or shooting another person in Chicago this year while on felony bail.

Update 3:20 p.m. — In addition to being on bail for a felony gun offense in Cook County, Blackman was also charged with a felony gun offense in Will County over the summer. Once again, the Illinois Department of Corrections decided not to revoke his parole for the alleged violation.

Because keeping violent offenders in jail is unfair, so they are released to commit more crimes, up to an including attempted murder. But this story has an ending; this career of crime has come to a predictable end.

A suspected catalytic converter thief was shot dead by a concealed carry holder on the North Side late Wednesday, according to a source and initial information from Chicago police.

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