The U of Chicago is just across the street from the Southside. The contrast is amazing.
Tours of Englewood ( Just West of the school) in an armoured personnel carrier (APC).
On warm summer nights, for first hand observations.
The old story that AK rounds would rattle around inside after penetrating the first side, are an exaggeration.
Have not heard any reports of .50 cal’s.
Should be safe?
Maybe.