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San Francisco Homicides Drop Amid Federal Troop Debate
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- San Francisco has 22 homicides this year, down from 26 in 2024, on track for 1950s lows.
- U.S. President Donald Trump labeled San Francisco 'woke' and proposed federal troop deployment, while local officials cite improvements.
- Mayor Daniel Lurie says violent crime remains at 1950s levels, and larceny theft has risen 67.4% in the Southern District.
- The effectiveness of federal troop deployment remains uncertain amid potential legal challenges.
