More murders in Jackson in 2012 - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

More murders in Jackson in 2012

Posted: Updated:
By Dennis Smith - bio | email
JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

The city of Jackson has experienced a huge spike in murders this year. In fact, year to date, the increase is nearly 50% more from what we saw this time last year.

In most cases, the murderers and victims knew each other. But, overall, violent crime is up only slightly for the capital city. And Jackson is nowhere near being one of the most dangerous cities in America.

We are not even in the top 100 most dangerous cities in the country. But West Memphis, Memphis and Little Rock are in the top 25 most dangerous cities according to neighborhoodscout.com.

JPD is focusing on preemptive policing in troubled areas of the city and getting help from other law agencies.

Outsmarting the criminals, neighborhood watch groups, and swift justice are the keys to successfully combating crime.

That's my Point of View.

Copyright 2012 WLBT. All rights reserved.

Related Link

Updated:

Top 100 Most Dangerous U. S. Cities More>>

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Read

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:20:27 GMT
    Judge Bill Gowan's Hinds County courtroom is in session for the 6th day of the James Hutto murder trial. Hutto, who is known for making obnoxious outbursts in court, has already made several erratic
    After 6 days of testimony, evidence and many loud and obnoxious outbursts by Hutto, a jury has unanimously found him guilty of capital murder.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:46:35 GMT
    The list of the names is a part of rotating lists of names. For example, the list used in 2012 is used in 2018. Each storm will be named alphabetically. The lists of names are chosen by World Meteorological
    The names for the 2013 North Atlantic hurricane season.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:30:42 GMT
    Yesterday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken
    Thursday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken on their cases. Today more parents are speaking out about their children also falling victims.
    •