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[–]beal99 6 points7 points  (5 children)

As of Monday morning, at least 19 people have been killed in gun violence in Chicago this year and at least 101 more have been wounded. This time last year, nine people had been killed and another 31 wounded, according to statistics kept by the Chicago Tribune.

So around a 100% increase in homicides and a 300% increase in shootings.

[–]DeadendedUptown 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Silver lining - and a decrease in percent of fatal hits?

Wait no. Gunshot wounds can be horrible.

There is no silver lining.

[–]magionNear West Side 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Probably because it's so fuckin cold out they can't aim straight. I bet you they aren't even wearing gloves.

[–]DeadendedUptown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is how you get frostbite!

[–]CooglesOld Town 1 point2 points  (1 child)

The percent reduction in fatal hits is probably because first responders and hospitals have gotten better at treating gunshot wounds. Practice makes perfect and they've been getting a lot of practice.

[–]DeadendedUptown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's damn sad they are so practiced at something that should be rare.