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Compton Killings Highest in Years

January 2, 2006 /

Los Angeles Times: Compton Killings Highest in Years

The city saw at least 72 homicides in 2005. Some say the sheriff’s response is too passive. Others ask why the city doesn’t pay for more patrols.

At least 72 people were killed in Compton in 2005, the highest toll in a decade for a city that has ranked among the most dangerous in the nation for 30 years.

The rise in homicides frightened residents who have long lived with high levels of gang violence but had seen a downturn in violent crime in recent years.

In addition to those killed in Compton, at least nine more people were shot to death in unincorporated areas within a few blocks of the city boundary.

Suppose those Bangers didn’t read Tookie’s books………..

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