The following statistics from DNA info are estimates and have not been vetted for absolute accuracy; however, they are a good approximation and may be used for the purpose of this discussion board:
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Crime
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Year
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Occurrences
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Male population over 14 years of age, Chicago, IL
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2016
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1,229,676
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Homicides with firearms
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2016
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705
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Assaults with firearms
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2016
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3,629
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Homicides - others
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2016
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80
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Total homicides
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2016
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4,414
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Crime
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Year
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Occurrences
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Percentage of male population subject to criminal assault and homicide: 3.6%.
As a comparison, there were 629 traffic deaths in the state of Illinois in 2016.
What do you think is a possible solution to eliminate criminal behavior as the cause of death in the city of Chicago?
In your response, consider that the city has the toughest gun laws in the United States.