Five murders since Friday (2/18) brings our 2022 total to 34, a 79% increase over 2019 and a 36% increase over 2021.

Carjacking is still showing highest rate of increase. We’ve had at least 73 carjacking incidents, 421% higher than 2019, 204% higher than 2020, and 74% higher than 2021.

Shootings and armed robberies also remain in the red, with 2021-2022 increases of 24% and 48%, respectively.

Stay safe and have great Mardi Gras week!