L.A. Homicides Near Historic Lows, but Black Victims Remain Overrepresented
Los Angeles recorded 162 homicides through mid-September, down from 192, but Black residents were 35% of victims and about 8% of the population.
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Los Angeles recorded 162 homicides through mid-September, down from 192, but Black residents were 35% of victims and about 8% of the population.
Los Angeles officials say homicides fell 47% and shooting victims 50% from Oct. 2022 to Oct. 2026, in data announced in Van Nuys on Oct. 26.
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