Homicide Numbers Spike in Memphis: 27 Deaths in First 29 Days
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Recent data from the Memphis Police Department shows that the number of homicides in the city has increased compared to this time last year. In the first 29 days of this year alone, there have been 27 reported homicides, which is a rise from the 21 recorded during the same period last year. The term “homicide” encompasses deaths caused by another individual, including cases of legally justified killings. Chris Williams, the public …