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Over 90% Of Memphis Homicide Victims Are African-American

May 14, 2016May 19, 2016Community, Crime

Of the 83 homicides in Memphis so far this year, 76 of the victims were African-American. That means more than 9 out of every 10 homicide victims are black. 65 of the victims were black men.

FBI Director Claims the ‘Ferguson Effect’ and Black Lives Matter are to Blame for the Rise in Violent Crimes…Again

May 14, 2016May 18, 2016Community, Crime ...

Despite an overall drop in the number of violent crimes committed in the U.S., rates have surged in over 40 major cities across the nation.

California City Offers Residents Up to $9K to Put Guns Away

May 13, 2016May 14, 2016California, Crime

The city of Richmond, California created a nearly decade-old program that tackles rampant gun violence by paying young men up to a grand to stay out of trouble.