I can imagine it happening in Chicago. Or Los Angeles. Or New York. Or Washington DC ...
There ARE solutions -
"New York City architect Paul Kersey snaps when intruders break into his home, murdering his wife and violently raping his daughter. Frustrated that the police cannot find the intruders, he become a vigilante, gunning down any criminal that crosses his path. The public finds this vigilantism heroic."(I know I do)
Death Wish