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New Orleans Data Analyst Reports Significant Reduction in Murders for 2023, Cautions Against Attributing Decrease to Local Initiatives

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Murders in New Orleans saw a significant decrease in 2023 compared to previous years, according to data analyst Jeff Asher. The total number of killings dropped from 266 in 2022 to 193 in 2023, marking a noteworthy improvement. Asher, who analyzes crime statistics for the New Orleans City Council, noted that … Read more

New Orleans Sees Decrease in Murders in 2023, But Data Analyst Hesitant to Credit Local Initiatives

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NEW ORLEANS, La. – Murders in New Orleans dropped in 2023 compared to recent years, according to data analyst Jeff Asher. The total number of people killed in the city was 193, a decrease from 266 in 2022. Asher, who analyzes crime statistics for the New Orleans City Council, pointed out that the significant decrease … Read more