PBS NewsHour

Why Chicago hasn’t yet escaped an epidemic of gun violence

Clip: 09/07/2016 | 9m 51s

How do you stop a “contagious” outbreak of violence? For Chicago, 2016 is already the deadliest year in more than two decades. John Yang visits the city to understand why the problem is so entrenched and to meet the people who are trying to change things.

Aired: 09/07/16

Rating: NR

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