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Homicide
trends in the U.S. Clearances The percentage of homicides cleared by arrest has been declining
To view data, click on the chart. Note: Law enforcement agencies clear or solve an offense when at least one person is arrested, charged with the commission of the offense, and turned over to the court for prosecution. Law enforcement agencies may also clear a crime by exceptional means such as when an identified offender is killed during apprehension or commits suicide. Police are more likely to identify a suspect if the victim is a childTo view data, click on the chart. Source: FBI, Supplementary Homicide Reports, 1976-2005. Note: The victims of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks are not included in this analysis. |
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