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Milwaukee surpasses all-time high for homicides in single year
MILWAUKEE - The city of Milwaukee, and the county, has surpassed a terrifying milestone: We are at an all-time high for homicides in a single year.FOX6 spoke with city, and county, leaders about what is causing that number to rise, and how they can stop it.“My reaction is that I’m not surprised, but I’m extremely troubled,” said Carmen Pitre of the Sojourner Family Peace CenterTo date, there have been 187 confirmed murders – with five more cases still pending.“For us, this is beyond a state of emergency.