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violent crime

Posted inCrime, News

Reports: California homicides, violent crime rose in 2021

Avatar photoby The Associated PressAug 27, 2022Aug 25, 2022

There were 2,361 homicides in California last year, surpassing 2020’s figure by more than 150 deaths, according to the reports. While the number remains far below the historic high—4,095 homicides in 1993—last year was the deadliest year since 2007.

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4 wounded in string of overnight shootings, stabbings; police make 1 arrest

Avatar photo by Crystal Niebla Jul 4, 2021
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Police arrest man on suspicion of stabbing two amid a string of violent crime overnight

Avatar photo by Crystal Niebla May 30, 2021Jun 1, 2021
LBPD Chief Robert Luna announcing a sweeping gang raid on Feb. 14, 2020. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Posted inNews

Police say many factors are driving violent crime surge as City Council looks for solutions

Avatar photo by Jason Ruiz Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
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