The Baltimore City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss the reduction of crime in the city this year.

Baltimore has seen a historic reduction in homicides and shootings, with city leaders crediting a holistic, evidence-based approach for the progress. Other leaders are pointing out a need for resident buy-in across the city and the suburbs.

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According to city statistics, there as been a 29.5% drop in homicides from January to August compared to this time last year.

This report will be updated.

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