Homicides
In 2020 , the department responded to 23 homicides , which was a 35 % increase from 2019 where the homicide total was 17 . Investigators were able to clear 17 of 23 cases by arrest , in addition to clearing three homicides from 2019 , resulting in a 2020 clearance rate of 87 %.
There are 6 homicide cases that remain unsolved at this time . Detectives determined that illicit drugs were correlated to five of the 23 homicides last year . Concerning victims , there were three females and 20 males .
The Homicide Unit maintains an active summary of all homicides on the department ’ s website .
Homicides by Year ( Includes 09A NIBRS designation only )
2020
23
2019 17
2018 7
2017 19
2016 21
Homicide Information for 2020
Clearance Rate 87 % MOTIVES Disturbance-related 9 39 % Domestic-related 7 30 % Robbery-related 5 22 % Unknown Motive 2 9 % METHOD OF DEATH Firearm 18 78 % Stabbing 3 13 % Blunt Force Trauma 2 9 % VICTIMS Black Male 15 65 % White Male 4 17 % Black Female 1 4 % White Female 1 4 % Hispanic Male 1 4 % Hispanic Female 1 4 % ASSAILANT KNOWN
Victims knew their attacker
Victims did not know their attacker
18 78 %
5 22 %
SUSPECTS KNOWN AS OF ARREST Black Male 11 48 % Hispanic Male 3 13 % Black Female 2 9 % White Male 1 4 %
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| 2020 Annual Report