Criminal homicides increased nearly 40 percent over 2019 in Indianapolis. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 8:01 PM EST January 19, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS After a record-breaking year of homicides, the city s mayor and police chief are sharing their plan to make sure 2021 isn t a repeat.
Criminal homicides increased nearly 40 percent over 2019 in Indianapolis, which mirrors an increase seen in cities nationwide. City leaders said overall violent crime from 2020 was down almost four percent and overall crime was down nearly nine percent.
“As our public health environment rapidly evolves, so does our approach to public safety. One thing, however, has been a constant: Our commitment to a safer city and a better police-community relationship,” Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said. “Our city is fighting a battle on many fronts right now, there’s no doubt about it. And it’s tough. But I assure you, behind that fight are dedicated men and women w