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Baltimore has surpassed New York City in homicides

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Baltimore has had more killings than New York City this year, and its homicide rate per 100,000 people is greater than New York’s and Chicago’s.

Baltimore has so far recorded 212 murders as of Wednesday night, while the Big Apple has 208 homicides to date.

If NYC had endured the same murder rate, the city would have seen 2,874 murders already this year.

Police say the 211th killing was reported Wednesday morning.

Patrick Semansky-AP A member of the Baltimore Police Department removes crime scene tape from a corner where a victim of a shooting was discovered in Baltimore on July 30, 2015.

Representatives of the city’s police union along with criminal justice experts say that many Baltimore police have been hesitant to use force and arrest potential criminals after the six officers allegedly involved in Gray’s death were arrested, fearing potential legal repercussions.

Cliff Owen/AP Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is under pressure after gun violence soars in the city.

Adjusted for inhabitants, Baltimore’s homicide fee this yr is 34 per 100,000 individuals, whereas New York’s is 2.5 per 100,000.

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Chicago has seen probably the most killings of any metropolis, with 284.

A member of the Baltimore Police Department removes crime scene tape from a corner where a victim of a shooting was discovered in Baltimore