Homicide Review Commission Mid-Year Report: Homicides down by 28% in first 6 months of 2016

MILWAUKEE -- The number of Milwaukee homicide victims in the first half of 2016 is lower than last year, according to a report from the 2016 Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission released Sunday, July 17th.

According to the "Mid-Year Report," 53 people died by homicide in the first six months of the year -- 21 fewer victims than in the same period in 2015 -- a decline of 28%.

While non-fatal shootings were also down, the percentage decline was smaller, 10%.

CLICK HERE to read the 2016 Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission mid-year report