California's homicide rate fell nearly 16% last year, state report shows
Briefly

The violent crime rate in California increased by 3% in 2023, but homicides decreased by nearly 16% compared to 2022, with guns remaining the most common weapon in killings.
Approximately half of the homicide victims in 2023 in California were killed by a friend or acquaintance, while the report revealed the demographics of the victims with 47% Hispanic, 27% Black, and 17% white victims.
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