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Homicide Clearance Rate Lower in Chicago’s Black Communities

CPD solves roughly half of homicides each year. The rate is lower in Black communities.

02/03/2023 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Homicide Clearance Rate Lower in Chicago’s Black Communities

Clip: 2/3/2023 | 7m 15sVideo has Closed Captions

CPD solves roughly half of homicides each year. The rate is lower in Black communities.

In 2021, the rate of solved homicides was 21.7% in predominately Black neighborhoods, yet 45.6% in predominantly White neighborhoods, according to a new report.

02/03/2023 | Rating NR

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