Atlanta Reaches 100 Homicide Investigations in 2024 Amid Signs of Decreasing Violent Crime

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The Atlanta Police Department has reached a grim milestone with 100 homicide investigations in 2024, although the pace has slowed compared to last year, when the 100th homicide occurred on September 23, 2023. Chief Darin Schierbaum emphasized the department's focus on combating gangs, guns, and drugs, and noted a significant decrease in violent crimes overall, with homicides dropping 21% from 2022 to 2023. The recent homicide of Salvador Ramirez, 23, is believed to be linked to robbery, highlighting ongoing concerns about domestic violence and escalating disputes as major contributors to the city's homicide rate.