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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Rochester mayor says violent crimes are down, but more work is still needed

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Mayor Malik Evans is highlighting the drop in shootings and other violent crimes in the city. Gun-related homicides are 68% below the 10-year average, Evans said. City leaders also pointed to decreases in non-deadly shootings, reckless endangerment and other crimes involv…

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  1. Rochester First

    Rochester gun violence down, but domestic violence remains high (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — City officials announced that gun violence has reached a historic decline, but they remain troubled over domestic violence in the city. According to Mayor Malik Evans, key metrics fell by 20% to 68% below their 10-year averages.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Rochester mayor says violent crimes are down, but more work is still needed (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Mayor Malik Evans is highlighting the drop in shootings and other violent crimes in the city. Gun-related homicides are 68% below the 10-year average, Evans said. City leaders also pointed to decreases in non-deadly shootings, reckless endangerment and other crimes involv…

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