The Cause Of Chicago's Chiraq Murders

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It might sound heard to believe from the years 2003 to 2013 4,486 United States soldiers died but the city of Chicago excited that number with 5,188 deaths since that happened so people now call Chicago “Chiraq”. Every two hours and fifty minutes a person is shot in Chicago and every seventeen hours a person is murdered. From July 3-6 was known as the second worst week in Chicago for 2015 57 people were wounded and seven died. Most of the murders have to do with gang violence there are about 600 gangs in Chicago. On November 5th a nine year old boy was lured into an alley and was murdered ,and police think the boy was targeted by his fathers rival gang. Dead due to gunshots make up 89% of the cause of homicide deaths Stabbing makes 6%. So far

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