Homicide rate in Washtenaw County reflects national decline

Homicides across the U.S. including here in Washtenaw County have dropped for the third straight year in a row.

In 2024, there were 10 homicides, six of those were in Ypsilanti Township. The figures were reported by the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner and reflected a substantial drop from 23 homicides counted the previous year.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer believes efforts to stop gun violence are paying off…

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