Boston experienced 24% fewer shootings in 2023, police data indicates

[Peteri Szerlagi]

https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/01/boston-experienced-24-fewer-shootings-in-2023-police-data-indicates.html

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Boston experienced far fewer shootings in 2023 than in 2022, according
to Boston police data. In total, there were 110 shootings in the city
last year, compared to 145 in 2022 — a drop of about 24%.

no where in article are total numbers given - lets check the article
linked in this article

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https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/01/suffolk-da-touts-bostons-record-low-homicides-high-arrest-rate-in-2023.html

37 murders in boston in 2023 - nearly the same as 2022 - nearly the
same rate as San Francisco

Detroit + DC + Baltimore have murder rates that are 6 or 7 times
higher than Boston and San Francisco