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While Democrats prance around the DNC in Chicago with manufactured enthusiasm for Kamala Harris, a deadly week unfolded outside in the Democrat-run city.

According to the Washington Times, 6 people were murdered amid 22 shootings in the first three days of the Democratic National Convention, while a member of the Texas delegation was robbed at gunpoint while walking in downtown Chicago Wednesday morning.

The weekend before, there were 26 shootings and five deaths, according to police.

Of course, the violence hasn't been allowed anywhere near the convention site at the United Center, located a few miles from downtown.

"Our officers are out there. They’re out there. They’re highly visible," said Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling in a Monday presser. "And we have officers not only along the corridors downtown, in and around the venues of the Democratic National Convention, but also in our neighborhoods to continue to protect our people who are living in areas that are the most vulnerable."

According to HeyJackass, there have been a total of 244 people shot and 38 killed in the windy city.

Hilariously, President Joe Biden on Monday bragged about violent crime coming down under his administration – though as the Times points out, that claim is based on data compiled from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, which relies heavily on oft-incomplete reporting from city officials.

For those who might find themselves strolling around Chicago, here's where not to go…

via HeyJackass