Philadelphia homicide numbers are rising fast. As of press time, according to the Philadelphia Office of the Controller, the city has seen:
- 305 homicides to date. (33% increase over 2020)
- 1012 wounded by gunfire
- 262 fatalities
The Office of Controller also reports the demographics:
- 1128 male victims
- 146 female victims
- 77 White (6%)
- 1090 Black (86%)
- 107 Hispanic (8%)
Victims range in age:
- 01-18 123 (10%)
- 18-30 680 (53%)
- 31-45 328 (26%)
- Over 45 119 (9%)
- Unknown 24 (2%)
Philadelphia has been run by Democrats since 1952
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