Crime down in every category in 2024, FBI report says
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
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Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
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