
Homicide - AustinTexas.gov
The Austin Police Department Homicide Unit is tasked with the investigation of all homicides, accidental deaths (non-traffic related), suicides, and deaths of a suspicious or undetermined nature inside the …
MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2026?
Jan 15, 2026 · Below is a map showing where homicides occurred in 2026. The map is interactive, so clicking on or hovering over a dot will reveal information about that incident.
Homicide Mortality | Stats of the States | CDC
Aug 20, 2025 · Find death (mortality) rates for deaths by homicide for each state in map and table formats. The mortality rate is the number of deaths per 100,000 total population. Mortality rates are …
Homicides fell sharply in large US cities in 2025, report finds
Jan 22, 2026 · The number of homicides in 35 large U.S. cities declined 21% from 2024 to 2025, according to a report released by the Council on Criminal Justice.
Murder Rate by Country 2026 - World Population Review
Detailed statistics on murder rate by country, giving insights into both the highest and lowest murder rates per one hundred thousand people.
Homicide Rate Statistics in the U.S. 2025 | Homicide Facts
According to the latest data, homicide rates dropped to 5.9 per 100,000 people in 2023, a notable decline from 6.7 the previous year, with early 2024 figures showing an additional 22.7% decrease in …
Homicide | Definition, Legal Aspects, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 13, 2026 · Anglo-American codes classify homicides into two or more separate crimes, each crime carrying its own penalty, which can be varied within limits by the sentencing authority. Thus, murder …
North Austin shooting leaves 1 dead; suspect arrested for murder - MSN
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested for murder after police said he shot a victim in the head in North Austin. Austin police say that at around 11:20 p.m. on Dec. 17, Austin 911 received a...
Murder Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since at Least 1900, New Report …
Jan 22, 2026 · A decline in homicides across the country was a stunning reversal after crime rose during the pandemic.
Homicide refers to the offenses of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter and is defined as “the willful (nonnegligent) killing of one human being by another.”1.