Chicago: Concealed Permit Holder Scares Away Armed Carjackers
A concealed carry permit holder in Chicago drew his gun, opened fire, and scared off three alleged armed carjackers Saturday morning around 3:30 a.m.
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Police Perplexed: D.C. Carjackings Spike 111% After Lack of Prosecutions
Police appear to not know why carjackings in Washington, DC, dramatically increased 111 percent in the first ten months of 2023 compared to the same time period in 2022, even though authorities refused to prosecute 67 percent of those arrested last year.
Washington, DC, Homicides Soar 38 Percent as Carjackings More Than Double
Homicides have surged by 38 percent in the nation’s capital, while carjackings have skyrocketed by 110 percent.
D.C. Crime So Dire That Locals Are Afraid to Walk Places, Go out at Night
The crime situation in Washington, D.C., is so dire that residents are afraid to walk anywhere and are nervous to go out after dark.
Second TV News Crew Robbed in Same Month in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago
A Chicago TV news crew was robbed at gunpoint while reporting on an armed robbery in West Town.
Chicago Police Department Issues Carjacking Warning as City Gears Up for 2024 Democratic National Convention
With the Democratic National Convention just over a year away, the Chicago Police have issued a carjacking alert as crime continues to soar in the Windy City.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton Introduces Bill to Make Carjackers Ineligible for Early Release
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduces legislation to ensure “criminals who commit carjackings aren’t eligible for early release from prison” as people have started to voice frustration over the “revolving door” that suspects are receiving in parts of the country.
Armed Driver Shoots, Kills Alleged St. Louis Carjacker
An alleged carjacker was shot and killed by an armed driver around 6 a.m. Wednesday in St. Louis, Missouri.
Police: Delivery Driver Robbed at Gunpoint near Chicago Mayor’s Home
Police say a food delivery driver was targeted by a suspect near Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s (D) home on Monday.
Democrat-Run Philadelphia: Gas Station Carjackings More Than Quadrupled in 2022
Carjackings at gas stations in Democrat-run Philadelphia are up over 400 percent in 2022 compared to 2021.
Police: Chicago Parolee Carjacks Vehicle with Baby Inside, Crashes into Other Cars
A Chicago man on parole is accused of carjacking a vehicle with a baby inside and then crashing into several other cars before taking off on foot.
Report: Rising Crime in Minneapolis Spreads to Suburbs
Crime rates in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul suburban area have risen at an alarming rate as violent crime continues to surge in the Twin Cities following the death of George Floyd in 2020, according to a report.
Concealed Permit Holder Shoots, Kills Alleged Robber in Philadelphia Store
A customer shot and killed an alleged robber in a Philadelphia corner store Wednesday around 12:30 p.m.
Carjackings in Democrat-Controlled NYC Up Nearly 300 Percent
Carjackings in Democrat-controlled New York City rose 286 percent from 2019-2021 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
Bullet Goes Through Philadelphia Police Window During Street Shootout
A bullet went through a window at the Philadelphia Police Internal Affairs building on Friday night.
Report: Pizza Delivery Driver Pulls Gun, Opens Fire While Held at Gunpoint
A Philadelphia pizza delivery driver pulled and gun and opened fire while being held at gunpoint by an alleged carjacker Thursday night.
