Mayor Johnson touts falling crime rates amid discussions over how to handle teen takeovers

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Mayor Johnson touts falling crime rates amid discussions over how to handle teen takeovers – WGNTV (Chicago)

“Look I’ve said from the very beginning, that the constitutionality around this discussion is something I have experienced my trepidation. And you know, again, we want to keep people safe, and in many instances, we’re able to avoid these occurrences from actually materializing,” the mayor said of policing teen takeovers.

Mayor Johnson touts falling crime rates amid discussions over how to handle teen takeovers

CHICAGO — The number of homicides, shootings and violent crimes in the city is falling, according to the latest data from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's public safety team. During a news conference on Tuesday morning, Mayor Johnson's team shared a look at crime rates in the city, which have fallen consistently over the last year. Is a summer of street takeovers ahead for Chicago? Violent crime in the city is currently down 24%, homicides …