Number of armed robberies rising and becoming more dangerous, data shows – WGNTV (Chicago)

“A criminal was hesitant in the past to use a gun because of the enhanced charges that are attached to using a weapon in the commission of a crime,” said recently retired Chicago police detective Chuck Hernandez. “The consequences are just not there right now."
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Hello, Indiana!
1 year ago

Can anyone recall a perp getting extra time in the joint for a modified fire arm ( trigger switch) , ghost gun or stolen firearm yet? Yeah, me neither.

Old Joe
1 year ago

And the consequences won’t get there until Kim Foxx is gone.

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