James Howell joined WRTV as a digital content producer in March 2022.
By reaching 100 homicides before July 1, the city is on pace to surpass 200 homicides for a fifth year in a row — though the city is pacing to have fewer homicides than last year.RELATED | Annual report reveals Indy's top 5 deadliest zip codes for gun violence2021 was the most violent year for homicides in a calendar year for the city with 272 for the year. That year, on July 1, the city was at 122 homicides.
In 2024, multiple steps from community organizations and the city have been made in effort to slow the rate of homicides. Last month, the City of Indianapolis announced Ralph Durrett Jr. as the new Chief Violence Prevention Officer. His focus in on preventing youth gun violence in the city. WATCH | City of Indianapolis announces new Chief Violence Prevention Officer in hopes of halting youth violence
City of Indianapolis announces new Chief Violence Prevention Officer In 2024, Indianapolis has seen a steep drop in the amount of deaths from gun violence involving teenagers. Just three people under 18 have died from gun violence this year — compared to 12 in 2023 at this time.
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