Detroit, homicide rate
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Detroit fell under 200 murders for the first time in six decades in 2025, Police Chief Todd Bettison said, marking three straight years of decline.
Detroit records its lowest murder rate since 1965 with overall crime declining, including a 34.5% drop in homicides and reductions in nonfatal shootings and carjackings. New community-focused safety initiatives are being launched.
The city fell under 200 homicides for the first time in six decades in 2025, Police Chief Todd Bettison and other city officials said Wednesday, marking three consecutive
Coats Stevens, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his brother remained in critical condition Wednesday, according to Detroit police. Harris, 42, was arrested at the scene and was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, felony firearm as well as resisting and obstructing a police officer.
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