New FBI crime statistics show a decline in violent crime, including homicides, robberies, burglaries, and car thefts. Homicides dropped 18% in Georgia. A mother who lost her son to violence earlier this year is still feeling the pain. Her 29-year-old son was shot and killed outside his apartment.
The mother's experience highlights the personal impact of violent crime. She expressed her ongoing grief, saying it feels like a nightmare.
Further details about the decline in crime and the mother's story are available from the source.
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