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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cities across America are experiencing declines in homicides at the fastest pace in decades, with the number of homicides in Columbus falling more than 50% compared with the first quarter of last year.
Nationwide, homicides dropped nearly 20% from January through mid-April compared with the same period in 2023, according to data from AH Datalytics. The consulting firm compiled homicide counts from 218 U.S.