Providence Saw More Murders Per Capita Than Chicago for 2nd Consecutive Weekend

Providence Saw More Murders Per Capita Than Chicago for 2nd Consecutive Weekend

Over the past few years, Chicago has become the poster child of urban violence. It has been a political football and a national embarrassment, but for the second consecutive weekend, Providence per capita suffered more shootings and fatalities.

Chicago 5 reported in 2015, “‘I live on the South Side of Chicago, so my house is pretty close to some places where shootings take place," then-President Barack Obama said. ‘Because that's real, we have to get on top of it before it becomes an accelerating trend.’ Chicago saw one of the most violent September in years, with two consecutive weekends of more than 50 people shot. In a single day, on Sept. 2, nine people were killed and at least 12 others were wounded in shootings across the city, making it the deadliest day in the city in over a decade.”

Chicago suffered 10 fatalities including the death of a female Chicago police officer this weekend.

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In comparison, Chicago has a population 15 times larger than Providence. Chicago has a population of 2.7 million and Providence's is 180,000.

This past weekend Providence had two murders.

Chicago had more shootings — recording 64, while Providence recorded 5 shootings, but per capita, Providence recorded more shootings.

 

Providence’s Violent Weekend Was Similar to Last Weekend

Providence suffered 6 individuals shot last weekend including a 24-year-old woman murdered in a drive-by shooting.

In Chicago, 51 were shot including eight fatally. Providence, per capita, was more deadly.