Murders, shootings in Chicago were down again in August but carjackings and CTA crime remain high
Despite the general drop in shootings and homicides, every Chicago police district has seen an increase in overall crime. That includes sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft, according to the data.
Despite the general drop in shootings and homicides, every Chicago police district has seen an increase in overall crime. That includes sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft, according to the data.
16-year-old allegedly carjacked 4 victims at gunpoint in Chicago — all in the same day
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking four people at gunpoint in Chicago — all in the same day.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking four people at gunpoint in Chicago — all in the same day.
Teen carjacked 9 victims at gunpoint in Chicago over the course of one day: police
Chicago police said a 17-year-old boy carjacked a total of 11 victims at gunpoint over the last two weeks. Nine of the carjackings occurred within a single day.
Chicago police said a 17-year-old boy carjacked a total of 11 victims at gunpoint over the last two weeks. Nine of the carjackings occurred within a single day.
Suspects carjacking victims at gunpoint on Chicago's South Side: police
In each incident, two to three male offenders approached a victim, who was standing just outside their vehicle. The offenders displayed a handgun and then demanded the victim's vehicle, police said.
In each incident, two to three male offenders approached a victim, who was standing just outside their vehicle. The offenders displayed a handgun and then demanded the victim's vehicle, police said.
Aurora police to receive steering wheel locks from Hyundai, will disperse them to help curb auto thefts
The city of Aurora is warning Hyundai drivers about an increase in vehicle thefts.
The city of Aurora is warning Hyundai drivers about an increase in vehicle thefts.
Chicago police warn these neighborhood residents of recent armed carjackings
In each incident, Chicago police say at least one offender would approach the victim and demand their vehicle at gunpoint.
In each incident, Chicago police say at least one offender would approach the victim and demand their vehicle at gunpoint.
Chicago on pace for 6 times as many carjackings as eight years ago: report
Chicago carjackings are on pace to rise again in 2022 after already dramatic increases in 2020 and 2021, trending towards a number that would be six times higher than just eight years ago.
Chicago carjackings are on pace to rise again in 2022 after already dramatic increases in 2020 and 2021, trending towards a number that would be six times higher than just eight years ago.
Concealed carry holder returns fire, critically wounding carjacker in Austin
A concealed carry holder shot and critically wounded an attempted carjacker during an exchange of gunfire Monday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
A concealed carry holder shot and critically wounded an attempted carjacker during an exchange of gunfire Monday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
Chicago man accused of carjacking 3 victims in separate instances, shooting one victim in the leg
According to Chicago police, Jamari Edwards allegedly carjacked three people on multiple different dates. During one of the carjackings, Edwards allegedly shot a 28-year-old man in the leg.
According to Chicago police, Jamari Edwards allegedly carjacked three people on multiple different dates. During one of the carjackings, Edwards allegedly shot a 28-year-old man in the leg.
Chicago police release video of carjacking suspects, seek to identify them
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying two individuals who allegedly committed a carjacking and aggravated battery.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying two individuals who allegedly committed a carjacking and aggravated battery.
Boy, 16, charged with carjacking rideshare drivers in West Englewood
A 16-year-old boy was charged with carjacking two rideshare drivers last May in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with carjacking two rideshare drivers last May in the West Englewood neighborhood.
Teen charged in shooting, attempted carjacking of retired Chicago officer on West Side
A 17-year-old boy is charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to carjack a retired Chicago police officer in his Lawndale driveway Sunday, leading to a shootout that left the teen wounded and the retired officer shot four times.
A 17-year-old boy is charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to carjack a retired Chicago police officer in his Lawndale driveway Sunday, leading to a shootout that left the teen wounded and the retired officer shot four times.
Chicago man wanted in Illinois carjacking spree arrested in Dolton
A Chicago man who was allegedly part of a crew wanted for stealing several vehicles across central Illinois was taken into custody Friday night in Dolton.
A Chicago man who was allegedly part of a crew wanted for stealing several vehicles across central Illinois was taken into custody Friday night in Dolton.
Surveillance video shows Chicago carjacking with child inside vehicle
A one-year-old boy was found safe after the vehicle he was in was stolen Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
A one-year-old boy was found safe after the vehicle he was in was stolen Wednesday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
16-year-old charged in North Side carjacking
A teenage boy was charged in connection with a carjacking Tuesday afternoon in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood.
A teenage boy was charged in connection with a carjacking Tuesday afternoon in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood.
Three boys charged in attempted armed carjacking on Near West Side
Three teenage boys are facing charges in an attempted armed carjacking Wednesday afternoon in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood.
Three teenage boys are facing charges in an attempted armed carjacking Wednesday afternoon in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood.
Calumet City man armed with gun carjacked mom, her 2 kids at Posen gas station: officials
The mother was with her two children at the suburban gas station when Kewan Tillman allegedly approached her, pointed a gun and demanded her vehicle.
The mother was with her two children at the suburban gas station when Kewan Tillman allegedly approached her, pointed a gun and demanded her vehicle.
Chicago SWAT responds to block on South Side, police say
A SWAT situation is underway Monday night on Chicago's South Side.
A SWAT situation is underway Monday night on Chicago's South Side.
Pair of teens charged in Chatham armed carjacking
Two teens are facing charges after allegedly carjacking a man at gunpoint Thursday in the Chatham neighborhood.
Two teens are facing charges after allegedly carjacking a man at gunpoint Thursday in the Chatham neighborhood.
3 arrested after man carjacked, suspects crash vehicle on Chicago's West Side
The victim parked his car and was exiting the vehicle when two suspects approached him and one pulled out a gun, Chicago police said.
The victim parked his car and was exiting the vehicle when two suspects approached him and one pulled out a gun, Chicago police said.