| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 5, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 5, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/05/shootings-homicides-chicago-year-they-continue-outpace-last-year-s-historic-lows |
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The number of shootings and homicides recorded through the first third of 2026
in Chicago continues to track above last year’s historically low pace, new
Chicago Police Department data shows.
According to the CPD, there were 32 homicides in April, which marks a 39%
increase over the 23 homicides re...