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Police report: shootings down but more victims per incident; stolen guns often taken from vehicles
Summary
Durham's quarterly crime report showed a drop in the number of shooting incidents but a rise in victims per incident, persistent staffing shortfalls in sworn positions and an increase in vehicle‑related thefts of firearms; police said federal restrictions limit public sharing of ballistic origin data.
Durham police presented the third‑quarter crime report to the City Council on Thursday, reporting fewer shooting incidents but an increase in victims per incident, ongoing staffing shortfalls and a notable share of firearms taken from vehicles.
Walter Tate, of the police investigations unit, said violent crime measures were mixed: homicides and some violent categories showed recent declines from peaks but the department recorded 34 homicides…
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