Those of you out there who wish Roanoke was more exciting like New York City, Charlotte, or DC, some recently released numbers that might make you think otherwise.
New York City: 3 year bodycount (murder, homicide) 1662+ (Per 100k pop.) 7
Charlotte: 3 year bodycount (murder, homicide) 125+ (Per 100k) 8
DC: 3 year bodycount (murder, homicide) 600+ (Per 100k) 33
Roanoke: Total 2004 bodycount (most recent available) 8 Total.
Think it can't happen here? Keep ignoring the citizens of the city and the basics of life here.
Focus on Victory Stadium, 2 high school stadiums, and you'll have the city you want.
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There were 12 unlawful killings in Roanoke in 2005, in a city of just under 100,000. That puts it about 10x Cary NC, more than 2X Raleigh NC (two places not far from here & where I used to live) and higher than every major city in Va. except Richmond (>30/100,000)
This is why I have a concealed handgun permit and carry and practice. My neighborhood (Old Southwest) has had 2 murders so far this year and 4 total in 4 months, on track for another 12 ths year.
Roanoke had 15 homicides last year.
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