Chicago reports 241 homicides through July 2026 following years of declines
Chicago recorded 241 homicides through late July, according to city data that excludes self-defense cases and expressway incidents monitored by the Illinois State Police. This total reflects a steady rise throughout the month, with the count increasing from 229 deaths on July 13 to 233 deaths on July 20 before reaching the current figure of 241. The recent data follows a slight increase in gun violence during the first quarter of the year. This shift ends a four year period of declining statistics, as the city saw 105 murders and 266 nonfatal shootings between January and March.
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