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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 13:09 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 13:09 CST
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# Chicago homicides through October trail last year's pace

Chicago police said 356 homicides were recorded through Oct. 31, 14 fewer than the same period last year.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Chicago Police Department](/chicago/wiki/chicago-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [WTTW News](https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/05/through-october-chicago-remains-pace-fewer-homicides-last-year-s-historic-low-police), 2026-11-05 13:09 CST: Through October, Chicago Remains on Pace for Fewer Homicides Than Last Year’s Historic Low: Police

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