SPVM REPORTS OVER 10% DROP IN ARMED VIOLENCE FOR 2022

BY MICHAEL HURLEY
Montreal police have reported that total crimes involving firearms have decreased by 11% in 2022, going from 196 to 175.

Compared to the same period in 2021, the amount of attempted homicides using firearms have dropped from 50 to 43, a 14% decrease, while the amount of firearm discharges went from 64 to 116. However, homicides involving firearms in Montreal have increased from 12 to 16 compared to 2021's January to November period.



Source: CTV News




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