Homicide stats in Canadian Cities - Page 129

csbvan · #**2561** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Xelebes

Another suspicious death in Edmonton.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmont...eath-1.3555371

There was a homicide in Leduc County, which is in the Edmonton CMA.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmont...cide-1.3553409

It seems non-stop...is this year on track to be a record for homicides in the city?

Biff · #**2562** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 5:52 PM**

Question - I'm coming to Edmonton at the end of the week....how do I avoid being murdered?

esquire · #**2563** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Question - I'm coming to Edmonton at the end of the week....how do I avoid being murdered?

Wear your Jets jersey and a scowl. When they know you're from Winnipeg, they'll back off

Xelebes · #**2564** Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 10:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by csbvan

It seems non-stop...is this year on track to be a record for homicides in the city?

Yes. It's on pace to beating 2011's count.

Hardhatdan · #**2565** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 12:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Question - I'm coming to Edmonton at the end of the week....how do I avoid being murdered?

Bring a bigger gun/knife than the other guy.

Wishblade · #**2566** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 1:24 AM**

Halifax is at 7 so far this year, the most I can think we've ever had this early in.

Jaws · #**2567** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 2:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wishblade

Halifax is at 7 so far this year, the most I can think we've ever had this early in.

Good job Halifax. You're beating Edm on a per capita basis.

Hali87 · #**2568** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 3:24 AM**

Here's a good blog article reflecting on the recent string of murders in Halifax. I think the author's experiences and feelings on the issue are shared with many here.

urbandreamer · #**2569** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 5:54 PM**

Is anyone here following the Tim Bosma murder trial? One of my other hobbies is amateur CSI.

biguc · #**2570** Posted **Apr 28, 2016, 6:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Question - I'm coming to Edmonton at the end of the week....how do I avoid being murdered?

I was in Edmonton a couple weeks ago and I didn't get murdered at all. I feel left out.

SignalHillHiker · #**2571** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 3:34 PM**

A few pictures from the vigil for Quinn Butt via FB.

About 2,500 people went from surrounding communities.

Mla · #**2572** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Question - I'm coming to Edmonton at the end of the week....how do I avoid being murdered?

Don't engage in "high risk" activities and you should be okay

Marty_Mcfly · #**2573** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wishblade

Halifax is at 7 so far this year, the most I can think we've ever had this early in.

Sounds like gang issues are flaring up again in Halifax. Such a shame.

kwoldtimer · #**2574** Posted **Apr 29, 2016, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbandreamer

Is anyone here following the Tim Bosma murder trial? One of my other hobbies is amateur CSI.

As you can imagine, it's of high interest here in K-W. The lead accused seems like quite a piece of work. The story thus far would be excellent fodder for a movie (seriously).

JuelzJones · #**2575** Posted **Apr 30, 2016, 1:34 PM**

28 for TO

Urban recluse · #**2576** Posted **Apr 30, 2016, 1:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Question - I'm coming to Edmonton at the end of the week....how do I avoid being murdered?

Is being maimed acceptable?

kwoldtimer · #**2577** Posted **Apr 30, 2016, 1:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urban recluse

Is being maimed acceptable?

I would draw the line at being terrorized. Being harassed if you're faint of heart.

JuelzJones · #**2578** Posted **Apr 30, 2016, 1:59 PM**

How many shootings have there been in Edmonton this year and how many have been used in murders?

Marty_Mcfly · #**2579** Posted **May 9, 2016, 8:18 PM**

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Police investigating murder on Brazil Street, source says

Swaths of police officers and vehicles surrounded a neighbourhood in downtown St. John's Monday, as the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary investigated an apparent homicide.

A source told CBC News the RNC was called to Brazil Street shortly after 10 a.m., when a man's body was discovered.

"I told my sister, 'I think there's a dead body in the back,'" Crystal Faulkner told CBC News, outside Harbour View Apartments.

Faulker said she saw what she believes was a body under the steps at the back of the building, and that a large number of police officers were also gathered around the back.

"I thought I seen one (a body). Looked something like it."

Other people who live at the apartment building said they know very little about what happened.

"The police were at my door asking questions about last night and I have no idea," said Colin Beaulieu, who lives in the building at 91 Brazil St.

A hearse arrived at the apartment building around 1:30 p.m., and the body was removed from the scene.

'Suspicious death'

In a news release Monday afternoon, the RNC said officers are investigating a sudden death near a residence in the area of Brazil Street.

"While we are not releasing information on the deceased, we can confirm that we do believe this death to be suspicious at this time," the release said.

As of midday, there were several police officers and vehicles in the area.

Chief Medical Officer Simon Avis arrived at the scene shortly after police.

Avis confirmed that a body was found at the apartment building, but would not comment on the cause of death or the age of the victim.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfou...reet-1.3573348

First homicide in St. John's this year. Pure speculation at this time, but given its location in the Cabot Street neighborhood, I would suspect drugs to be the reason. I would say this specific neighborhood to be the worst in the city, and is probably the only neighborhood in the city with a noticeable gang presence, with the Vikings already suspected in another homicide from a few years ago. The Cabot street area of St. John's isn't a place where violence is uncommon.

SignalHillHiker · #**2580** Posted **May 9, 2016, 10:41 PM**

It's too bad, really. It could be a nice area, comparable (but still less than) Georgestown if it would gentrify just enough to bring down the crime level.

I pity all the poor old folks still there. I walk through that area often enough and they're always out on their front steps feeding the gulls.