The lead article in the Baltimore Sun today points out that Baltimore leads the nation in homicides, and is, according to data compiled by the FBI the most dangerous large city in the nation. While the city had fewer killings last year than in any other in the past 20 years, Baltimore's murder rate was the highest among cities with a population of more than 500,000. There were 37 murders per 100,00 residents compared to Detroit which had 34 per 100,000 residents, and ranked second. This year, in Baltimore, there have been 95 murders to-date compared to 82 during the same period last year.
The church's first calling is one of continuing to pray for each of those families affected by violence, and to pray for those responsible for leading the city and its communities. May God grant us the courage and wisdom in the days ahead to address the violence that affects all in the city.
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