Posts Tagged ‘carjackings’

Lawmaker Attempts to Fight Surging Chicago Carjackings by Banning Video Games

Illinois State Rep. Marcus Evans Jr. (D) is attempting to fight a surge in Chicago carjackings by pushing to ban the sales of the Grand Theft Auto video game. The New York Post reports that Evans “introduced legislation Friday to amend an existing state law that prohibits the sale of certain video games to minors.” […]

Chicago may Ban GTA 5 Over Spike in Carjackings

    According to Chicago police, there was a 135 percent rise in carjackings last year – robbery of a vehicle when the victim is present at the scene. Illinois Representative Marcus Evans Jr. is calling to ban a sale of legendary Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and other “violent video games” over concerns that they […]

Carjackings More than Doubled During 2020 in Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago

Carjackings during 2020 rose to more than double what was witnessed during 2019 in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s (D) Chicago. The Chicago Tribune reported carjackings surged 135 percent, with 1,415 carjackings in 2020 versus 603 in 2019. The report noted that police indicate mask mandates played a role in the higher carjackings, suggesting the wearing of masks […]

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