Why Did the Murders Stop in Baltimore?

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Baltimore's crime rate has been notoriously high, with homicide rates significantly above national averages.
Violence escalated after the 2015 riots, leading to a multiyear surge in street violence.
In 2022, murder rates began plummeting, with a steady decline resulting in just 133 murders in 2024, the lowest since 1965.
Residents like Kin Brown-Lane from dangerous neighborhoods describe past constant shootings and fear for children's safety.

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