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Data shows crime in Detroit is trending down; police chief talks future plans for city
As summer continues to heat up, the Detroit Police Department is reporting a continuing drop in violent crime citywide, hitting historic lows over the last year. "We believe in no neighborhood left behind; we're going to continue to place resources," said Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison. Bettison cites the double-digit drops in homicides, sexual assaults, carjackings and non-fatal shootings as progress. Still, Bettison says he understands how the recent string of deadly shootings may feel like enough hasn't been done. "That just shocks the conscious, and so regardless of statistics, with it being down, it just doesn't feel down," said Bettison. Frank Blackman owns Pequeño Cantina on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion. Blackman says the downtown business sees significant foot traffic every day, so safety is a top priority. "We have witnessed a little crime, but I think the city has been proactive and kind of eliminating some of the things, like crime scenes, shootings, burglaries and stuff like that," said Blackman. When CBS News Detroit shared the numbers with Blackman, he pushed the city to reach out to other entrepreneurs for feedback. "Businesses and neighborhoods are part of the community, right? Once the community have a place where they can say they feel safe, you know, people spend more money," said Blackman. In a conversation with Bettison, CBS News Detroit pushed further, asking for tangible resources residents can look to for results. Bettison says the department's focus on technology, including ShotSpotter, license plate readers and cameras, will continue their work. Another potential addition: the use of drones. "That's going to be the next big thing that's going to help us continue on and take it to the next level," said Bettison. Moving forward, Bettison says the partnership between his team and community violence prevention groups is critical in maintaining the city's progress. "It's a multi-layered approach, and we're going to make sure that we address the root causes of that in a holistic way," said Bettison.
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Royal Caribbean crew member stabs fellow employee, then dies after jumping overboard, police say
A Royal Caribbean crew member stabbed a fellow crew member on a cruise ship and then died after jumping overboard Thursday night, authorities said. The incident occurred near the Bahamas off San Salvador Island, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Around 7:30 p.m. local time, a 35-year-old South African man allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old South African woman multiple times, police said. The man fled the scene and jumped into the water. He was later found unresponsive and pronounced dead by onboard medical staff, police said. The woman suffered stab wounds to her upper body and was last reported to be in stable condition, police said. "Our crew immediately initiated a search and rescue operation, but unfortunately the crew member passed away," Royal Caribbean said in a statement to CBS News Friday. "We extend our condolences to the crew member's family and loved ones. To respect their privacy, we have no additional details to share." Royal Caribbean did not identify the crew members involved or provide a possible motive in the stabbing. The name of the ship was not immediately provided. The incident remains under investigation, police said, and an autopsy has been scheduled.
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Police arrest mother of twins found dead outside Bronx apartment building in 2020
Police have arrested the mother of twin babies found dead outside a Bronx apartment building nearly five years ago. Stephanie Castillo, 36, has been charged with two counts of murder and manslaughter. Back on Nov. 9, 2020, the superintendent of an apartment building on College Avenue near East 171st Street in the Claremont section called 911 after he found two babies unconscious behind the building. Officials say the twins were wrapped in plastic and both had blunt force trauma. The medical examiner found that they had been born alive just hours earlier and ruled the case a homicide. Case detectives raised money to give the babies a proper burial and named them Zeke and Zane. Stay with CBS News New York for the latest on this developing story.
