Chicago police rarely seize guns from domestic abusers, despite state law

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Nov. 15, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 15, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/criminal-justice/2026/11/15/domestic-violence-karinas-law-chicago

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When her abusive ex-boyfriend pointed a gun at her head this summer, Dominique says she knew she had to do something before it was too late. So she went to court **** and requested a protective order to keep her ex away from her and a search warrant for the police to go get his gun. She was able to...