In the first nine months of the year, homicides increased by more than 80% compared to 2019. Author: Shay McAlister Updated: 11:49 PM EST December 17, 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. For Louisville, 2020 has been marked by bullets and bloodshed. The city has seen a record number of shootings within the past 12 months, resulting in more more homicides than ever before.
Data provided by the Louisville Metro Police Department paints a picture of the problem. In the first nine months of the year, homicides increased by more than 80% compared to 2019. In the summer, the numbers were even worse. August alone saw a 450% increase from the previous year.