Chicago homicides in 2026: 42 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 16, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 16, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/16/chicago-homicide-tracker/

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Information about homicides is [ released daily ][9] by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a death by Chicago police. The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense...