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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A chart with purple columns for each year from 2017-2022 shows an upward trend in gunshot victims in Evanston. In 2017, five people were shot. In 2018, eight people were shot. In 2019, nine people were shot. In 2020, 10 people were shot. In 2021, 14 people were shot. In 2022, 11 people were shot.

Local activists call for transparency, action in wake of gun violence study

February 13, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence. Everytown for Gun Safety’s January report traced guns recovered by police from 2017 to 2021 among top manufacturers in 31 cities —...

Gun in the center with a red circle “banned” sign over it.

As Evanston marks 10 years of gun buyback, some say further change is necessary

October 27, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence.  Ten years ago, Navy veteran and Evanston resident Carolyn Murray said she heard gunshots outside her home every night.  “During...

Gun with a red cross and circle over it that reads “GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION EVANSTON.”

As Evanston advocates rally against gun violence, some residents say structural change is lacking

October 13, 2022

Content warning: this story contains mentions of gun violence. Gun violence continues to plague Evanston, a city with a yearly average of two to three homicides for the past two decades.   In September,...

Evanston community plans gatherings to mourn, heal after gun violence

December 1, 2021

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. Community members will gather to mourn and heal after five teenagers were shot at an Evanston gas station Sunday.  Niles Township High...

9th annual gun buyback program to take place at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

November 10, 2021

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence. The city will host its ninth annual gun buyback program Dec. 4 at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, according to a Tuesday Evanston...

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