Summer: 2016 Chicago's Total Homicide Numbers

In June 2016, the number of homicides climbed to 71, increasing by 4 from the previous month. In July, the number of homicides dropped to 70.

Chicago Homicide Numbers – Summer 2016

Additionally, in August of 2016, Homicide numbers skyrocketed to 91. In the first week of September, 15 homicides already occurred.