Posts Tagged ‘homicides’
Murder rate on the decline
There have been 15 homicides so far in 2010, down from 41 at this point last year.
Read MoreRichmond mourns the death of Asama Ayyad
The communities of Richmond and El Cerrito have been in shock by the homicide of Asama Ayyad, a 20-year old known for his peaceful spirit.
Read MoreHazardous to our health
Richmond residents continue to struggle with elevated hazards to their health.
Read MoreBlack men take to streets with message of peace
As part of an anti-violence campaign in response to a recent church shooting, more than 300 black men took to the streets Saturday, canvassing 23 of the city’s most troubled neighborhoods in hopes of reducing local violence.
Read MoreCommunity to hold series of events against local violence
Prompted by a Feb. 14 shooting inside a local church, religious and civic leaders are set to embark upon a two-week schedule of public outreach, mass prayer, rallies and symposiums in opposition to violence.
Read MoreStatistics show mixed results in ongoing struggle with crime
As 2009 draws to a close, police and city leaders are confronted with a contrast: Crime is down overall, but killings are up. An interactive map shows where, when, who and how was killed.
Read MoreIn a city where shooting is routine, residents unruffled by gunfire
Gunfire occurs in the city of Richmond nearly every day. A video and written account of how denizens near a 23rd street restaurant reacted in the instant aftermath of at least one shooter unleashing a hail of bullets on a busy intersection.
Read MoreCity agency looks to stop violence before it starts
Richmond has taken a step other, larger cities nationwide have taken with some success: Launching and funding an agency to conduct community outreach and crime intervention to stem violence before it occurs.
Read MoreRichmond Homicide map
Total homicides this year stood at 45 as of Nov. 6, nearly double the number killed in all of 2008, an increase that has raised renewed concern among city leaders and law enforcement officials. Twenty-seven homicides were recorded in all of 2008. Forty-plus homicide totals were the norm for most of this decade until last…
Read MoreCool-headed cop has eye on crime reduction
He walked from a work car to his SUV, lifted the hatch and dug into his personal items, sifting in the methodical way he does most things. A bottle of clear hand sanitizer. A handy flash-drive that holds all his reports. A cache of shells and a sleek, black shotgun. Just after 8 a.m., the…
Read MoreTroubled tracks?
Max Rivera can’t shake the memory. As he lay in bed during the wee hours of Aug. 15, Rivera heard a commotion. The sounds of rustling and some voices – maybe distressed voices – drifted into his small bedroom from out near the railroad tracks a few paces behind his home. Rivera thought about going…
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