Vallejo's homicide rate has surged in 2024, with 24 homicides recorded, marking an increase from the previous year's total of 22, indicating growing concerns about safety in the community.
The Vallejo Police Department responded to a shooting on Christmas Eve that resulted in a man's death, the incident contributing to a troubling trend of increased homicides in the city.
Of the 24 homicides this year, a significant number—10—occurred within a concentrated nine-week period during the summer, pointing to specific times of heightened violence.
This incident represents the 24th homicide of 2024, as Vallejo struggles with rising violence, recalling a historical pattern of increased fatalities in the region.
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