City Of Raleigh Faces Homicide Surge Amid Overall Drop In Violent Crime
			
			By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer In the first half of 2024, Raleigh has seen a troubling rise in homicides despite an overall decline in violent crime. This paradoxical trend has highlighted significant challenges for city leaders and law enforcement as they grapple with a multifaceted crime landscape. The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) reported a 5% decline in overall violent crime in the first six months of this year compared to		
					
	
		
	