Gun Violence in Chicago: A Look at the Statistics in April 2013 In April 2013, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence that left many residents and officials concerned. The city had already been grappling with high levels of gun violence for years, but the numbers in April were particularly alarming. According to data from…
Gun Violence in Chicago In March 2013, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence that left many residents and officials concerned about the safety of the city. The month saw a total of 120 shootings, with 29 fatalities and 91 injuries. This was a significant increase from the previous year, which had 82 shootings in…
Hadiya Pendleton: The Tragic Shooting of a Teenage Girl In February 2013, Chicago was rocked by the tragic shooting of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who had just performed at President Obama’s second inauguration. The incident sparked outrage and renewed calls for gun control measures in the city. Hadiya was with a group of friends…
