2024 1st Quarter - Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Persons decreased 2.1% in First Quarter 2024 compared to First Quarter 2023. There was a 69.2% decrease in Human Trafficking, and a 55.6% decrease in Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter. There was a 12.7% increase in Forcible Rape.
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
Quarterly Stats
Homicide offenses decreased 55.6% in First Quarter 2024 with 8 homicide victims compared to 18 in First Quarter of 2023.
Three of the eight homicides were arguments/fights, two were robberies, one of which was related to narcotics. There was one domestic motive, one narcotics, and one unknown motive.
All eight homicides have suspects identified and have been filed.
Three homicides occurred in Council District 9, two in Council District 2, one each in Council Districts 5, 6, and 8. Council Districts 3, 4, 7, 10, and 11 each had zero.
Five of the eight homicides were by a firearm.
Homicide Prevention Strategies FWPD ’ s homicide prevention strategies involve various partnerships. Neighborhood Police Officers, the Victim Assistance Section, and One Safe Place provide outreach services to prevent domestic violence crimes that have the potential to turn into a homicide. In addition, the Homicide Unit works closely with the Crime Lab as policies have changed allowing for more timely entry of ballistic intelligence into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm's (ATF) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to more readily identify persons who may be involved in violent offenses. The Homicide Unit also continues to work with members of the Gang, Narcotics, and Robbery Units where other criminal activity may elevate to homicide.
2024 1st Quarter Crime Report
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