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2 killed by attacks in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood

Two fatal attacks occurred in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood this week, highlighting ongoing violence in the area.

Man fatally shot in downtown Oakland

A 37-year-old man was fatally shot in downtown Oakland, marking the 73rd homicide in the city this year.

2 killed by attacks in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood

Two fatal attacks occurred in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood this week, highlighting ongoing violence in the area.

Man fatally shot in downtown Oakland

A 37-year-old man was fatally shot in downtown Oakland, marking the 73rd homicide in the city this year.
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At least 17 killed in mass shooting in South African town

A manhunt is underway after a mass shooting killed 17 people, with motives still unknown.

San Francisco homicides: Tenderloin stabbing, walk-in shooting victim

San Francisco police reported two homicides on May 22.
One suspect was arrested in connection with the first homicide, and the second case is under investigation.

At least 17 killed in mass shooting in South African town

A manhunt is underway after a mass shooting killed 17 people, with motives still unknown.

San Francisco homicides: Tenderloin stabbing, walk-in shooting victim

San Francisco police reported two homicides on May 22.
One suspect was arrested in connection with the first homicide, and the second case is under investigation.
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#crime-rates

Murder in U.S. Continues Steep Decline, F.B.I. Reports

Murders in the U.S. saw their fastest decline on record in 2023, decreasing by 11.6% from the previous year.

Homicide, hate crimes and grand larceny auto rose in Brooklyn in May, stats show * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crimes spike in Brooklyn during the summer months, with variations in different police precincts.

SF Homicides Are On Track for 60-Year Low. Why Does Crime Still Dominate the Discourse? | KQED

Homicides in San Francisco are on track for a historic low, despite perceptions of increasing property crime.
Property crime overall decreased significantly, despite ongoing public concerns.

Brooklyn sees four homicides in one weekend as some nabes report spike in violent crime * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crimes spike in certain Brooklyn neighborhoods
Decrease in major felonies in Brooklyn South patrol

At least 12 homicides recorded in Brooklyn in January, despite overall decrease in major crimes * Brooklyn Paper

Crime rates dropped in Brooklyn, but homicides increased in some neighborhoods.
Rates of major felonies dropped by an average of 10% in Brooklyn during the first month of 2024.

DA: Boston's murder rate hits record-low

Boston had a record-low number of homicides in 2023, with a high arrest and conviction rate.
Overall crime in Boston was up by 2%, but shootings decreased by 20%.

Murder in U.S. Continues Steep Decline, F.B.I. Reports

Murders in the U.S. saw their fastest decline on record in 2023, decreasing by 11.6% from the previous year.

Homicide, hate crimes and grand larceny auto rose in Brooklyn in May, stats show * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crimes spike in Brooklyn during the summer months, with variations in different police precincts.

SF Homicides Are On Track for 60-Year Low. Why Does Crime Still Dominate the Discourse? | KQED

Homicides in San Francisco are on track for a historic low, despite perceptions of increasing property crime.
Property crime overall decreased significantly, despite ongoing public concerns.

Brooklyn sees four homicides in one weekend as some nabes report spike in violent crime * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crimes spike in certain Brooklyn neighborhoods
Decrease in major felonies in Brooklyn South patrol

At least 12 homicides recorded in Brooklyn in January, despite overall decrease in major crimes * Brooklyn Paper

Crime rates dropped in Brooklyn, but homicides increased in some neighborhoods.
Rates of major felonies dropped by an average of 10% in Brooklyn during the first month of 2024.

DA: Boston's murder rate hits record-low

Boston had a record-low number of homicides in 2023, with a high arrest and conviction rate.
Overall crime in Boston was up by 2%, but shootings decreased by 20%.
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3 teens killed in 2 separate early morning shootings in Oakland, police say

The Oakland Police Officer's Association highlighted a surge in violence in the city and called for more resources and support to ensure safety.

The trail of El Mayo and Los Chapitos in Sinaloa: Narco-blockades, executions and more than 50 dead

The ongoing internal conflict within the Sinaloa Cartel has led to a dramatic rise in violence and homicides in Culiacan, Mexico.

America's Suburban Crime Problem

Big cities show decrease in homicides and aggravated assaults in 2023 compared to 2022, though rates are still higher than pre-pandemic years.
Rising crime in suburban and rural areas, involving more strangers and guns, based on National Crime Victimization Survey data.

Chicago homicides down for the year, but it's not all good news

Chicago is expected to see a decrease in homicides in 2023, but a closer look reveals that certain neighborhoods still struggle with violence.
The decrease in homicides may be linked to an increase in armed robberies and carjackings citywide, leading to resource reallocation by the police.

3 teens killed in 2 separate early morning shootings in Oakland, police say

The Oakland Police Officer's Association highlighted a surge in violence in the city and called for more resources and support to ensure safety.

The trail of El Mayo and Los Chapitos in Sinaloa: Narco-blockades, executions and more than 50 dead

The ongoing internal conflict within the Sinaloa Cartel has led to a dramatic rise in violence and homicides in Culiacan, Mexico.

America's Suburban Crime Problem

Big cities show decrease in homicides and aggravated assaults in 2023 compared to 2022, though rates are still higher than pre-pandemic years.
Rising crime in suburban and rural areas, involving more strangers and guns, based on National Crime Victimization Survey data.

Chicago homicides down for the year, but it's not all good news

Chicago is expected to see a decrease in homicides in 2023, but a closer look reveals that certain neighborhoods still struggle with violence.
The decrease in homicides may be linked to an increase in armed robberies and carjackings citywide, leading to resource reallocation by the police.
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Brooklyn teen shot dead in gun violence-plagued neighborhood

Gun violence continues to plague the 73rd Precinct in Brooklyn, with a significant increase in homicides and shootings compared to the previous year.

Oakland Quadruple Shooting Leaves Two Dead

Incident of gun violence in East Oakland resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries, stemming from a verbal altercation.

Transgender people are being killed at an alarming rate, especially in the South (exclusive)

A new report by Everytown for Gun Safety reveals a rise in homicides of transgender people in the United States, with a concentration in the Southern states.
Approximately three-quarters of these homicides involve a gun, highlighting the pressing need to address gun violence as a key factor in these deaths.

Major crime in NYC - including murder - dipped by 3% in 2023, mayor's management report shows

Major crime in NYC has decreased in the first four months of last fiscal year, with a nearly 3% reduction in the seven major crime categories.
Murders and shootings have decreased, but felony assaults and grand larceny autos have increased.

Oakland Recorded Three Homicides In a 24-Hour Period on Saturday and Sunday

Three people were shot and killed in separate incidents in Oakland over the weekend.
Oakland has now seen four homicides in the first week of 2024.

Gunfire on Richmond Parkway kills one, injures another

Increase in shooting incidents in Richmond, with seven homicides in 2024, compared to eight in 2023.

Brooklyn teen shot dead in gun violence-plagued neighborhood

Gun violence continues to plague the 73rd Precinct in Brooklyn, with a significant increase in homicides and shootings compared to the previous year.

Oakland Quadruple Shooting Leaves Two Dead

Incident of gun violence in East Oakland resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries, stemming from a verbal altercation.

Transgender people are being killed at an alarming rate, especially in the South (exclusive)

A new report by Everytown for Gun Safety reveals a rise in homicides of transgender people in the United States, with a concentration in the Southern states.
Approximately three-quarters of these homicides involve a gun, highlighting the pressing need to address gun violence as a key factor in these deaths.

Major crime in NYC - including murder - dipped by 3% in 2023, mayor's management report shows

Major crime in NYC has decreased in the first four months of last fiscal year, with a nearly 3% reduction in the seven major crime categories.
Murders and shootings have decreased, but felony assaults and grand larceny autos have increased.

Oakland Recorded Three Homicides In a 24-Hour Period on Saturday and Sunday

Three people were shot and killed in separate incidents in Oakland over the weekend.
Oakland has now seen four homicides in the first week of 2024.

Gunfire on Richmond Parkway kills one, injures another

Increase in shooting incidents in Richmond, with seven homicides in 2024, compared to eight in 2023.
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Homicides in U.S. Continue to Fall from Pandemic Highs

Homicides in the US are notably decreasing since 2023, showing one of the largest yearly drops. However, shoplifting is on the rise, posing challenges for retailers.

Rape and grand larceny auto rose in Brooklyn in April despite overall crime decrease * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crime rate in Brooklyn dropped in April, except for increases in rapes and grand larceny auto cases.

L.A. officials tout double-digit drop in violent crime in 2023

Violent crime in Los Angeles, including homicides and nonfatal shootings, has decreased in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Property crimes, particularly auto theft, have seen an increase during the same period.
The perception of safety remains a concern in Los Angeles despite the overall decrease in crime.

Homicides in U.S. Continue to Fall from Pandemic Highs

Homicides in the US are notably decreasing since 2023, showing one of the largest yearly drops. However, shoplifting is on the rise, posing challenges for retailers.

Rape and grand larceny auto rose in Brooklyn in April despite overall crime decrease * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crime rate in Brooklyn dropped in April, except for increases in rapes and grand larceny auto cases.

L.A. officials tout double-digit drop in violent crime in 2023

Violent crime in Los Angeles, including homicides and nonfatal shootings, has decreased in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Property crimes, particularly auto theft, have seen an increase during the same period.
The perception of safety remains a concern in Los Angeles despite the overall decrease in crime.
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Brooklyn double shooting leave man dead, another wounded

Brooklyn detectives are searching for a suspect in a double shooting incident in Brownsville.

Two men killed in Oakland shootings

Two separate shootings in Oakland resulted in two men killed and one injured. No arrests made yet. Police investigating motives.

Brooklyn double shooting leave man dead, another wounded

Brooklyn detectives are searching for a suspect in a double shooting incident in Brownsville.

Two men killed in Oakland shootings

Two separate shootings in Oakland resulted in two men killed and one injured. No arrests made yet. Police investigating motives.
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San Jose police find homicide victim after reported fight at business, suspect arrested

Police in San Jose are investigating multiple homicides that occurred over the weekend.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with one of the homicides.

Car crashes killed more people than homicides in Los Angeles last year

Record high traffic deaths in Los Angeles in 2023, surpassing homicides for the first time in a decade.
LAPD focusing on addressing the rise in collisions, but advocates say more needs to be done to make streets safer.

Richmond just reported its lowest homicide rate in decades. Is it sustainable, or just a fluke?

Richmond recorded its fewest homicides in 2023 since officials began keeping track in 1971.
The success in reducing homicides has been attributed to the experimental community policing model established in 2007.
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San Francisco homicides: Two shootings on Mission Street

San Francisco reported two homicides last week, highlighting continued crime concerns in the city.

Second Shooting In Two Weeks In Mission Bay Leaves One Man Dead, One Injured

San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood has experienced two fatal shootings within one week.
The first two homicides of 2024 in San Francisco occurred within blocks of each other, about seven days apart.

San Francisco homicides: Two shootings on Mission Street

San Francisco reported two homicides last week, highlighting continued crime concerns in the city.

Second Shooting In Two Weeks In Mission Bay Leaves One Man Dead, One Injured

San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood has experienced two fatal shootings within one week.
The first two homicides of 2024 in San Francisco occurred within blocks of each other, about seven days apart.
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