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Shreveport police report: homicides and shots-fired calls down from last year; pedestrian fatalities remain a concern
Summary
Police chief presented monthly public-safety statistics showing homicides at 38 YTD (down from 46), 63.1% homicide clearance rate, 1,842 shots-fired calls for the year, and 42 traffic fatalities including many pedestrian deaths; chief highlighted real-time crime-center cameras and a new Monkhouse Drive substation.
Chief (as presented to the council) summarized the department's monthly statistics and operational updates. He reported 38 homicides year-to-date, down from 46 at the same point last year, and said 63.1% of homicide cases are closed — above the cited national average of 58.6%.
On non-fatal shootings and calls, the chief said "shots fired" incidents were recorded at 1,842 for the year, down from…
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