During the weekend, he said, there were 33 shooting incidents, in which 26 people were injured and 7 killed. Gunfire in a Detroit eatery late Sunday that killed three men and put a fourth in the hospital was one of the latest examples of what the city's Police Chief James Craig called a "senseless shooting," which is a part of a rising violent crime rate. The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year. He is not expected to be arraigned until Wednesday. The Crime Viewer is a tool for residents to visualize crime data. The numbers of murders and non-fatal shootings are both higher than what was seen this time last year, police officials say. Detroit's violent crime rate led the nation among big cities in 2019, despite the city's numbers dropping. Flint, Michigan. On top of that, there also are now protests against summer school. Craig said a video of the shooting that has been circulating on social media shows that the men seemed to be having a conversation with one of the victims before the gunfire erupted, but didn't seem agitated. Complete the 2020 Budget Priorities Survey to give your input! Violent crime rate (per 1,000 residents): 18.3. Explore the interactive map by filtering crime incidents by offense type, date, time of day, and location. Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@freepress.com. On Friday, Detroit officials plan to elaborate on why crime numbers have jumped. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. ", 3 killed, 1 injured in late-night Detroit Coney Island shooting, 'White Boy Rick' Richard Wershe Jr. freed after 3 decades. Police have sought search warrants to try to find the handgun. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to help with their investigation by sharing information and identifying suspects at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK UP and sharing information and identifying suspects. Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Detroit, Apply for or renew permit or certification. The number of homicides stood at 261 - a decrease of 6 compared to 2017. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The city had 266 non-fatal shootings in 2019. And although homicides and shootings are up, robberies are down by 3 percent in the city, with 891 being reported by June 18, 2020, compared to 914 in 2019. DETROIT (WXYZ) — The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year. By putting information in the hands of residents, the Detroit Police Department hopes to work together to promote a safer community. The city had 266 non-fatal shootings in 2019. "Our hearts and prayers go out to each of the family members associated with those victims," Craig added, praising detective work and anonymous tips from residents for helping to "identify and apprehend the violent perpetrator.". Copyright 2001-2020 by City of Detroit It was higher than in 99.2% U.S. cities. As of Monday, he said, violent crime in Detroit was up 7% from the year before. For information about the City of Detroit's Web site, email the Web Editor. "I know I have a lot of groups who have approached the Detroit Police Department about how we got to get cops back in neighborhoods," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said. He added that for now, she is not a suspect. Mayor: … The 28-year-old, the chief said, was the only one to survive. That has increased to 397 so far this year – a 49 percent increase. Print a report of incidents that occurred in your neighborhood last month or use the charts to visualize incident patterns over time. Over the past week, there were 10 slayings and 39 nonfatal shootings. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By putting information in the hands of residents, the Detroit Police Department hopes to work together to promote a safer community. Last year, the city saw 99 criminal homicides. The shooter, Craig said, ran out of the restaurant and left in a white pickup, that may have been driven by a 23-year-old woman who police are now seeking to locate and interview about the incident. Craig said other major cities also are experiencing an uptick in violence, and, in his view, it is driven in part by the pandemic, the early release of criminals — and criminals who now feel especially emboldened to break the law. As of Monday, he said, violent crime in Detroit was up 7% from the year before. Still, Craig said that the ongoing police brutality protests — most of which have been peaceful — have sapped the department of officers to patrol neighborhoods. The increase, he said, was offset by an 18% drop in property crime, and crime overall is still down. The Crime Viewer is a tool for residents to visualize crime data. As of June 18, 2020, there are 129 homicides, which is a 30 percent increase. All material is the property of the City of Detroit and may only be used with permission. The 2018 Detroit crime rate fell by 2% compared to 2017. The 2018 crime rate in Detroit, MI is 838 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 3.1 times higher than the U.S. average.