Another shooting/stabbing. (Providence: moving to, relocate to, building)
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More gunfire in the Wanskuck neighborhood.This happened by the corner of Wanskuck Ave. and Admiral St., which is right in front of the Sutterfield Apartments (PROJECTS).
Black men are killing each other and BLM wants Bozo to "do something". AND abolish the police. And this makes perfect sense to today's liberals defending the "noble cause" of this "movement". Let's give 'em what they want and have police stop responding into Black neighborhoods.
And East Side "Liberals" here are complaining that patrol cars don't arrive fast enough for after hours leaf blowers. Please, for the love of god, MLSA.
"Overall, the percentage of violent crimes and property crimes in Providence is down, 18 percent and 21 percent respectively, compared with the weighted five-year average. Nationwide and in Providence, crime is at historic lows."
And, as usual, we see the reduction of violent crime that comes with cooler weather and shorter days.
If any of you right wingers learn how to read, you might want to read the studies on how much higher crime is during summer months ever year. Upwards of 35%, though most crimes see a 10% increase. Start with the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 study and go from there. Or hey, watch corporate media and be scared from your basements.
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Originally Posted by redplum33
If you've been following this thread, I don't understand how you can say there's been a reduction.
Interesting that you need to quote that leftist rag from Boston to find any (supposed) indicators of Providence being safer this year than before. I mean you think some local source would note that if at all true (yet the consensus seems to be the opposite)?
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Originally Posted by timberline742
October 1, 2020
"Overall, the percentage of violent crimes and property crimes in Providence is down, 18 percent and 21 percent respectively, compared with the weighted five-year average. Nationwide and in Providence, crime is at historic lows."
And, as usual, we see the reduction of violent crime that comes with cooler weather and shorter days.
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Originally Posted by massnative71
Interesting that you need to quote that leftist rag from Boston to find any (supposed) indicators of Providence being safer this year than before. I mean you think some local source would note that if at all true (yet the consensus seems to be the opposite)?
Those numbers comport with the Providence Police Crime Statistics for the week ending September 27, 2020. Those same statistics show that homicide was up 33% compared to the weighted five-year average, and that aggravated assault was up 11% (vs. weighted five-year average) at that time. That is, the overall violent crime crate is down compared to five year averages, but homicide and agg. assault are not.
Historically, crime does increase in the summer and decrease when the weather cools in Providence. At least in the years I have paid attention to it.
While increases in homicide and aggravated assault are concerning, I believe that our crime rates still compare favorably with a great many cities nationwide. Perspective is key.
It's pretty difficult to keep perspective these days. The fear induced by a 24-hour "if it bleeds it leads" media cycle has been compounded by fear of coronavirus, fear of socialism, fear of authoritarianism, fear of cancellation, fear of violent rioters, fear of racism, fear of climate change, fear of fill-in-the-blank-with-a-bad-thing. Fear is irrational and polarizing, and the media and politicians use it to manipulate/prey upon people.
Given the ever-louder drumbeat of fear, and the social media evidence that people are listening to the fear mongering, I would expect crime to increase. Wouldn't you?
It is more important than ever for each of us to keep our own fear in check and to give each other the benefit of the doubt.
"Saturday 8:55 PM -- Shots Fired (Hartford) Police were dispatched to 59 Alverson Avenue for a report of shell casings found in the driveway of 63 Alverson Avenue. Police spoke to the caller, who stated that she heard what sounded like gunshots the previous night, but did not call because she thought they were fireworks or a car driving by. When she came outside Saturday morning she observed what appeared to be a bullet hole in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Police observed the damage, which appeared to be consistent with a bullet hole. The witness also stated to police she located six shell casings in the driveway of 63 Alverson. Police observed there to be 6 spent shell casings in the driveway of 63 Alverson. The witness stated she did look out the window when she heard the gun shots and observed a dark gray or black pickup truck to be driving at a high rate of speed down Alverson Avenue.
Saturday 11:30 PM -- Shots Fired, Gun Located (Charles)
Police responded to the area of 139 Metcalf Street for multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, police observed three individuals standing in front of 144 Metcalf Street. Police approached the individuals, and saw that one of the individual's faces was swollen and his shirt was torn. Police asked what had happened to which he replied there was just a fight. Police then asked him if there was a shooting or if anyone had been shot to which he replied there was not. While officers on scene were speaking with him, they observed a stock of what appeared to be a firearm by a bush. Police approached the suspected firearm and were able to observe a Del-ton DTI-15 with a magazine inside the magazine well. Due to officer safety concerns police immediately removed the magazine from the magazine well and cleared the weapon revealing the magazine was empty and there was one live round in the chamber.
Sunday 2:39 AM -- Shooting, Magazines Located (Wanskuck/CHAD BROWN PROJECTS)
Police were dispatched to the area of 57 Berkshire Street or a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, police found a one spent shell casing, and spoke to several subjects who were uncooperative. While there, Police observed a large disturbance coming from the area of 37 Berkshire Street. Police responded to the disturbance, at which time, police observed a male subject fleeing from the area, at which time, police proceeded to chase Edrich on foot. Police observed the subject fleeing towards a nearby parking lot and were able to apprehend him and place him in the rear a marked cruiser pending investigation. Police then located a small black fanny bag resting on one black magazine containing one 9mm Luger round. Inside the bag police located a second black magazine containing (8) 9mm Luger rounds.
Sunday 2:44 AM -- Shots Heard (Border of Elmwood and West End)
Providence police were at the intersection of Dexter Street and Bellevue Avenue on a car accident scene. While on scene police heard approximately 2-3 gun shots resonating from the area of Potters Avenue and Elmwood Avenue.
Sunday 2:52 AM - Reports of Shots Fired (ARMORY DISTRICT)
Police were dispatched to the area of Hollywood Avenue and Dexter Street for a report of shots fired. Dispatch advised that a caller reported seeing a group of people arguing and then hearing 4-5 shots. Upon arrival police made contact with the witness who wished to remain anonymous. This witness stated to police that he was inside his home when he heard a loud argument on the street at the intersection of Westminster Street and Dexter Street. As he was looking outside he saw 4-5 subjects standing by a vehicle, and simultaneously, he heard gunshots and a female screaming. He then observed the subjects all enter the car and fleeing. "
And, as usual, we see the reduction of violent crime that comes with cooler weather and shorter days.
Yep.
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Multiple shootings overnight
