Colorado Domestic Violence Deaths on the Rise
Despite a decline in statewide homicides, domestic violence deaths in Colorado have increased, with 2024 seeing the highest number of child fatalities from domestic violence incidents in a single year.
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- Colorado's homicides dropped to a five-year low of 266 in 2024.
- Domestic violence fatalities rose to 72, a 37 percent increase from the prior year.
"This sharp increase against the backdrop of an overall decline in homicides underscores the unique and growing lethality of domestic violence,"
The report suggests that public safety interventions may not be having the same impact on domestic violence fatalities as they are on general violence.
Author's summary: Colorado sees rise in domestic violence deaths despite overall homicide drop.