Topic: The Guardian

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48: Shootist
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48: Shootist

Chicago Violence and the Decentralization of Gang Structures

A report from The Guardian details a violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, prompting a discussion on the evolution of street violence. Mo Facts argues that the current uptick in crime is due to the "decentralization" of gangs, moving from a militaristic hierarchy to a flat, chaotic structure of small cliques. He suggests that "organized" crime is a necessary evil that historically protected civilians, whereas the current vacuum leads to random violence and the death of children.