<p>“Phuriku is absolutely right-- homicides, especially those in Hyde Park, especially those involving university people, are exceedingly rare. I’m sure you could make the case that you’re more likely to die by other means (car accident, disease, etc.) than you are by homicide”</p>
<p>This is true. However, it’s not irrational to be concerned about the particular individual who did this…he hasn’t been caught, he probably lives in Woodlawn (since most criminals “work” near their homes), and he’s probably extra armed and extra nervous now that the whole South Side is looking for him. I think there is real reason to be extra careful in the next few days.</p>
<p>I’ll be in Hyde Park all weekend, and at the interfaith service at Rockefeller tomorrow morning. It’s a wonderful event every year, but I expect that there will be recognition of this loss as well. I hope I’ll see some of you there.</p>