A member of the Texas Democratic Delegation was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago, highlighting the city’s rampant crime problem. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when a 25-year-old man was targeted by two armed robbers while walking with a friend.
According to CWB Chicago, a black Range Rover pulled up, and a gunman emerged, demanding the victim’s wallet and room key. The robbers, described as two Black males dressed in black and wearing ski masks, also targeted another man and a woman across the street.
The Texas delegate, who was in town for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, was fortunate to escape the ordeal unharmed. However, the incident raises questions about the Democrats’ decision to hold their convention in a city plagued by violent crime.
Chicago, despite having some of the strictest gun laws in the country, has become a hotbed of criminal activity. The city’s statistics on crime are alarming, with a high rate of shootings and robberies. The Democrats’ stance on gun control and soft-on-crime policies have been criticized for exacerbating the problem.
The incident is not an isolated one, as the two suspects are linked to at least three other alleged robberies that took place this week. The Texas delegate’s experience serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of Chicago’s streets and the need for effective leadership to address the city’s crime problem.
The Democrats’ choice of Chicago as the site of their convention has been seen as a misstep, given the city’s reputation for violence and crime. The party’s leadership has been criticized for being out of touch with the reality of the situation, and the incident has sparked renewed calls for a change in leadership.
