Why Are There So Many Murders in Chicago???

While America are still reeling from with the shootings in Colorado during the midnight premiere of the "Dark Knight Rises", the murder count in Chicago continues to grow.

Take a look at this headline today on July 21, 2012: 3 Killed, 18 Hurt In Shootings Since Friday Night.


When Scott Pelley aired the above video on CBS News back in June 12th, 228 murders had taken place.

By July 2nd that number rose to 287 murders.

This horrible tale of lost life has gotten very little coverage the past year, but with violent shooting in Colorado and the focus on gun laws,  here's hoping the media will also take a look at this tragedy as well.

Take a moment and look at the chronicled listing of homicides from Chicago CBS.  

If this list doesn't move people to come up with ways to curb the violence on U.S. streets, I don't know what will.

Also read: Chicago: A gang shooting, a stray bullet, an innocent victim