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APD reports declines in homicides and shootings but flags rise in robberies and aggravated assaults
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Deputy Jason Smith told the committee that year-to-date homicides and shootings were down while robberies and aggravated assaults had increased; he highlighted a recent arrest in a random shooting investigation and urged use of precinct parking for safer marketplace exchanges.
Deputy Jason Smith of the Atlanta Police Department briefed the committee Oct. 13 on crime trends as the city entered the holiday season, reporting year-to-date declines in homicides and shootings but noting increases in robberies and aggravated assaults in many zones.
"We're down 7% for the year," Deputy Smith said, and added, "Homicides continue to be down. We're down 28% year to date. Our shootings are also down 14% year to…
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