芝加哥和哥伦布的凶杀案减少,但暴力仍然很多,特别是在青年中。 Chicago and Columbus see drop in homicides, but violence remains high, especially among youth.

2025年,芝加哥报告了200起凶杀案,比上一年有所减少。 In 2025, Chicago reported 200 homicides, a decrease from the previous year. 大多数受害者是死于枪伤的黑人男性青年,奥斯汀人数最多,为23人。 Most victims were young Black males killed by gunshot wounds, with Austin having the highest number at 23. 哥伦布也出现了类似的趋势,今年报告了42起杀人案,而去年是55起,同时处理了407起重罪袭击,包括230起涉及21岁以下青年的重罪袭击。 Columbus saw a similar trend, reporting 42 homicides this year compared to 55 last year, while dealing with 407 felony assaults, including 230 involving youth under 21. Ginther市长正在为夏季青年方案投资超过2 800万美元。 Mayor Ginther is investing over $28 million in summer youth programs.