Purveyor (10,501 posts)
Detroit Murder Rate Tops In The Nation
DETROIT, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- The increase in Detroit's murder rate during 2012 shows "we've just lost respect for each other," says Mayor Dave Bing.
Some 386 people were killed in Detroit during 2012, the major revealed during a news conference Thursday.
In 2011, officials recorded 344 homicides. If justifiable homicides are included, the number jumps to 411.
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The numbers represent a murder rate of 53 for every 100,000 residents, the highest of the nation's 20 most populous cities.
Police also reported 1,263 non-fatal shootings for the year, a 1.5 percent increase from 2011.
Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/01/04/Detroit-murder-rate-tops-in-the-nation/UPI-25791357331974/#ixzz2H7Rnb06F
Response to Purveyor (Original post)
Sat Jan 5, 2013, 11:27 AM
Purveyor (10,501 posts)
1. Sad that I have to lecture my family to not go east of the Metro airport and then go directly
to the airport of I-94.
It is...what it is.
Response to Purveyor (Original post)
Sat Jan 5, 2013, 11:38 AM
etherealtruth (7,766 posts)
2. I do a lot of investigative work (not in any way related to crime) in the City of Detroit
Safety has become a real issue.
There is evidence of some increased development and other positive activity within the city, but it is sadly overshadowed by safety concerns. It is heart breaking for the residents of this once great city.
Response to etherealtruth (Reply #2)
Sat Jan 5, 2013, 11:47 AM
Purveyor (10,501 posts)
3. If I had to work in Detroit, it would be a compelling reason for me to get a ccw permit, indeed! eom
Response to Purveyor (Original post)
Sat Jan 5, 2013, 12:13 PM
madville (811 posts)
4. I would like to know the stories behind the 67 justifiable homicides
Many of stories probably demonstrate a legitimate need for the means to defend one's self
Is it any wonder you can buy a house in Detroit for, I shit you not, $1000?
Primitives, Detroit has had 50 years of straight democrat rule.
Discuss.
Louisiana New Orleans 356,317 727.7 72.8 |
Missouri St. Louis 355,151 1,747.1 40.5 52.9 |
Maryland Baltimore 639,929 1,455.8 34.8 41.4 |
Michigan Detroit 713,777 1,887.4 34.5 45.0 |
New Jersey Newark 280,379 1,029.0 32.1 28.2 |
California Oakland 409,723 1,529.6 22.0 77.6 |
District of Columbia Washington 601,723 1,241.1 21.9 |
Detroit Murder Rate Tops In The Nation
http://upload.democraticunderground.com/10022136231
Tell me again which party has had a vitrual monopoly on Detroit ? Mmm, Mmm, Mm.
You would still have to live in it.
A couple years ago, someone on the city council recommended buying derelict properties and knocking them down. I still think it's a good idea.
Who knew Robocop was actually foreshadowing?