7/22/2020 CNN's Don Lemon says 'availability of guns' is contributing to rise in Chicago shootings | Fox News

By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

Watch TV

MEDIA · Published 4 hours ago

CNN's Don Lemon says 'availability of guns' is

contributing to rise in Chicago shootings
Chicago has also witnessed an increase in homicides in recent weeks
By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News

Chicago police hold press conference on mass shooting in city's South Side
First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter says 1 person is in custody and 14 victims are being treated in Chicago hospitals after gun re erupted
outside funeral.

CNN anchor Don Lemon suggested Tuesday night that the "availability of guns" is what has
contributed to the rise in Chicago crime.

Chicago has witnessed an alarming increase in shootings and homicides in recent weeks, including
Tuesday night's shootout at a funeral home that left at least 14 injured, according to police. The

https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-don-lemon-availability-guns-chicago-shootings-crime 1/6
7/22/2020 CNN's Don Lemon says 'availability of guns' is contributing to rise in Chicago shootings | Fox News

Trump administration has also repeatedly clashed with Chicago Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot,
who has slammed the White House for offering to send the feds to quell the violence.

During the nightly handoff with "Cuomo Prime Time" anchor Chris Cuomo, Lemon expressed
gratitude that crime in Chicago is being discussed but warned that political motivations could be
behind it.

CNN's CHRIS CUOMO CALLED OUT FOR MOCKING RISE OF CRIME ON TUESDAY, TAKING IT
SERIOUSLY ON WEDNESDAY

"I'm glad that people are starting to pay attention to crime, especially in cities like Chicago. But it is
sad that they're doing it in a year where they can use it as a political cudgel to hurt someone and try
to help someone else," Lemon said.

"Listen, there's spikes in crime and there's real work that needs to be done, right? Needs to be xed. I
lived in Chicago for a while. Every night when I lived in Chicago, there was a crime story, a shooting
story. I've been doing stories about crime at this network for so long. I'm glad people are paying
attention to it but it's been an issue for a long time. And do you know one of the biggest issues is?
The availability of guns. And you won't hear that from some people."

Lemon appeared to take a different tone earlier this month, when he and Cuomo mocked the rise in
crime across the country, suggesting it was merely fear-mongering.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP

https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-don-lemon-availability-guns-chicago-shootings-crime 2/6
7/22/2020 CNN's Don Lemon says 'availability of guns' is contributing to rise in Chicago shootings | Fox News

"Democratic cities are in chaos right now, is this what you want from Joe Biden?" Lemon had said,
mocking Republicans. "And they're gonna take your country away and they're taking down the
statues."

"Crime is rising as they defund police," Cuomo chimed in at the time.

"My gosh, it's so bad!" Lemon added, impersonating Republicans.

Joseph A. Wulfsohn is a media reporter for Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @JosephWulfsohn.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-don-lemon-availability-guns-chicago-shootings-crime 3/6
7/22/2020 CNN's Don Lemon says 'availability of guns' is contributing to rise in Chicago shootings | Fox News

Coronavirus U.S.
Crime
Military
Education
Terror
Immigration
Economy
Personal Freedoms
Fox News Investigates

World Opinion
U.N.
Con icts
Terrorism
Disasters
Global Economy
Environment
Religion
Scandals

Politics Entertainment
Executive Celebrity News
Senate Movies
House TV News
Judiciary Music News
Foreign Policy Style News
Polls Entertainment Video
Elections

https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-don-lemon-availability-guns-chicago-shootings-crime 4/6
7/22/2020 CNN's Don Lemon says 'availability of guns' is contributing to rise in Chicago shootings | Fox News

Business Lifestyle
Markets Food + Drink
Politics Cars + Trucks
Technology Travel + Outdoors
Features House + Home
Business Leaders Fitness + Well-being
Style + Beauty
Family
Faith

Science Tech
Archaeology Security
Air & Space Innovation
Planet Earth Drones
Wild Nature Computers
Natural Science Video Games
Dinosaurs Military Tech

Health TV
Coronavirus Shows
Healthy Living Personalities
Medical Research Watch Live
Mental Health Full Episodes
Cancer Show Clips
Heart Health News Clips
Children's Health

About Other
Contact Us Fox Nation
Careers Fox News Shop
Fox Around the World Fox News Go
Advertise With Us Fox News Radio
Media Relations Newsletters
Corporate Information Alerts
Compliance Podcasts
Supplier Diversity Apps & Products

https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-don-lemon-availability-guns-chicago-shootings-crime 5/6
7/22/2020 CNN's Don Lemon says 'availability of guns' is contributing to rise in Chicago shootings | Fox News

New Terms of Use Updated Privacy Policy Do Not Sell my Personal Information Closed Captioning Policy Help
Contact Us Accessibility Statement

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights
reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-don-lemon-availability-guns-chicago-shootings-crime 6/6