Chicago killings YTD
2020 521
2019 352
2018 397
2017 479
2016 512
2015 340
2014 296
The killings per year follow a similar curve to the employment numbers. As employment increases, violent crime decreases and vice-versa.
Chicago should have a near record low number of homicides due to the lock down. Fewer bar fights that escalate to gun fire, etc.