Gun violence during the first half of 2013 has declined when compared to the same period of time last year, according to Chicago Police.
There have been 274 fewer shootings during the first six months of 2013 when compared to the same period in 2012, police officials said in the statement.
That amounts to a drop of about 25 percent when compared to 2012, according to the statement.
“There have been significant drops in murders, shootings and overall crime this year, but it’s progress and not victory because one shooting or murder is unacceptable,” Supt. Garry McCarthy said in the statement. “While to date we’ve had fewer shootings than in recent years and fewer murders than any year since 1965, there’s more work to be done and we won’t rest until everyone in Chicago enjoys the same sense of safety.”
So far this year there have also been 76 fewer murders – a 29 percent drop – according to police spokesman Adam Collins.
Overall, crime is down about 14 percent so far, police said.