http://www.southwestobserver.com/news/police-fire-and-court-reports/gangs-possible-cause-rise-murders-32-23082 Comments for "Gangs possible cause for rise in murders" en http://www.southwestobserver.com/news/police-fire-and-court-reports/gangs-possible-cause-rise-murders-32-23082 <p>The Associated Press reports that the number of murders in Chicago rose 18% in the first seven months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 - and Chicago police spokesman Monique Bond says the increase could be due to gang fights over turf.</p> <p>The murder rate was showing a 13% increase for the year during May and June. However, 62 murders in July - including one each in Beverly and Morgan Park - helped spark the 18% jump.</p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.southwestobserver.com/news/police-fire-and-court-reports/gangs-possible-cause-rise-murders-32-23082">read more</a></p> http://www.southwestobserver.com/news/police-fire-and-court-reports/gangs-possible-cause-rise-murders-32-23082#comments Beverly Morgan Park Mount Greenwood Police, Fire and Court Reports Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:36:42 -0600 Michael Fielding 23082 at http://www.southwestobserver.com