Shootings, Homicides in Chicago Up This Year as They Continue to Outpace Last Year’s Historic Lows

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...