Murders and carjackings in 2021 expected to shatter records in Democrat-run city of Chicago
February 19, 2021
Neither the snowy weather nor the election of a Democrat president has slowed down the out-of-control crime in Chicago. In fact, murders and carjackings are already on pace to shatters last year’s shocking numbers.
Chicago started the year with 51 murders in January, the highest figure in four years. In addition, there were 201 shootings last month. Although crimes like robberies and burglaries are down, the violent crime and murder rates are of great concern to city officials.
Police officials and prosecutors met via video call in early February to discuss ways to stem the rising number of carjackings. Most concerning, according to officials, is the young age of carjackers. Concerned city officials say that carjackers as young as 12 years old have been arrested.