Birmingham Homicides Down 43%, Mayor Tells Council - BirminghamWatch

Birmingham Homicides Down 43%, Mayor Tells Council - BirminghamWatch

Birmingham’s mayor on Tuesday told the City Council that the city continues to make significant progress in its goals to reduce violence, citing a 43% reduction in homicides in the Magic City. Councilor J.T. Moore said that statistic may not be the best number, but it’s a trend in the right direction. “I’m excited about that. I know that I’ve gone to several neighborhood association meetings where residents can feel the difference,” Moore said. …