The number of homicides in Seattle, the United States, has soared: 50 have been reported this year or will set a new record
Overseas Network, September 5th According to the “Daily Mail” report on September 4th, the number of homicides in Seattle, Washington State, USA has increased sharply. This year, 50 homicides have been reported, making it one of the top ten cities in the United States reporting a surge in homicides. .
Homicides in Seattle rose 7 percent in the first half of this year and are expected to surpass the previous record of 69 homicides set in 1664, according to figures released by the U.S. Commission on Criminal Justice. Homicides in Seattle rose 63 percent from 2019 to 2020, higher than New York’s 3 percent and Chicago’s 55 percent.
In 2022, Seattle will see its highest number of homicides in 25 years, reaching 52. Seattle currently averages 6.5 homicides per month, and the city is on track to break that record for the remaining four months of the year.
Reports say the crisis is blamed on a lack of effective laws and police forces. About 600 officers have left the department since the Seattle City Council began cutting funding for the department. Additionally, Seattle is facing a homelessness crisis, with many mentally ill and drug-addicted residents living on the streets, prone to dangerous incidents. (Overseas Network/Li Fang)
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2023-09-06 02:37:00
