Total Homicides in 2016
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In June 2016, the number of homicides climbed to 71, increasing by 4 from the previous month. In July, the number of homicides dropped to 70.
Chicago Homicide Numbers – Summer 2016
Additionally, in August of 2016, Homicide numbers skyrocketed to 91. In the first week of September, 15 homicides already occurred.