2023 2nd Quarter - Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Persons decreased 2.9% overall in the Second Quarter of 2023 compared to the Second Quarter of 2022. There were decreases in human trafficking, kidnapping/abduction, and murder and nonnegligent manslaughter.
Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter
Quarterly Stats
In the Second Quarter of 2023, homicide offenses decreased 25.8% with 23 homicide victims compared to 31 in the Second Quarter of 2022.
Fourteen of 23 incidents were the result of an argument/fight, seven had an unknown motive, one was reckless/negligence, and one was related to narcotics. One incident was a double homicide.
Seven of the 23 homicides have been filed. Suspects have been identified in 15 of the offenses.
Ten homicides occurred in Council District 11, three in Council Districts 7 and 8, two each in Council Districts 2, and 9, and one each in Council Districts 3, 5, and 6.
22 of the 23 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.
2023 2nd Quarter Crime Report
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