Chicago alderman on violent Fourth
of July weekend: ‘This is a war zone’
Posted By: NorthernDog, 7/5/2021 4:16:37 PM
Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano reacted to the violent Fourth of July weekend in his city on Monday, calling the area a "war zone," and slammed local leaders, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, for the increase in crime. "We are averaging over 6,000 people shot over the last 18 months," Napolitano, a former Chicago police officer, noted on "Fox & Friends First" on Monday. At least 82 people have been shot with 14 of them being deadly, since 5 p.m. Friday, CBS Chicago reported on Monday morning. The media outlet noted that in comparison, during Independence Day weekend in 2019, at least
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A war zone would actually be safer because the potential victims can be armed and ready to fight back. In Chicago they are sitting ducks.