L.A. homicides are down to near-historic lows — but killings of Black men persist
Homicides in Los Angeles have fallen to levels not seen since the 1960s, but more than a third of those killed this year have been Black. While gang intervention workers have been credited with reducing shootings in the most troubled neighborhoods, some have become victims of violence themselves. Homicides in Los Angeles have dropped to near-historic lows, but killings of Black men persist. So far this year, 35% of the city's homicide victims were Black, despite Black people accounting for just 8% of their population. Black victims accounted for 57 of the 162 recorded homicides through mid-September, down from 75 at this point last year. The cause of this decline may not be known for years, with disparities in access to healthcare, jobs, and housing thought to be among the factors that affect crime rates in communities of color. The low homicide numbers have been a topic in the mayoral race, with Mayor Karen Bass praising the crime drop more than her opponent Nithya Raman. Both Raman and Bass have advocated for hiring more gang intervention workers and investing in alternatives to policing.
ที่ตีพิมพ์ : 9 ชั่วโมงที่แล้ว โดย By Libor Jany Staff Writer Follow ใน Politics World
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