15% Increase in Murders, with Crime Down: Dallas Police Chief Analyzing DALLAS Trend
DALLAS, Texas – In 2023, Dallas experienced a decrease in overall violent crime for the third consecutive year. However, the number of murders in the city rose by almost 15%, with 32 more murders compared to the previous year. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia acknowledged the increase in homicides and stated that the department is analyzing the data to develop improved strategies for preventing them in the future. Chief Garcia attributed the majority of the …