A couple years ago California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared his state to be a model for the nation.
It really depends on what kind of “model” you’re looking for, because the Los Angeles Police Department shared some crime stats that are disturbing to say the least:
Tonight, we are saddened to share some shocking crime stats.
16 days into 2021, and Homicides in South LA are up 150% compared to last year.
It’s our shared responsibility—law enforcement, community members and elected officials—to stop this senseless violence. pic.twitter.com/Xd0IiO4sed
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 18, 2021
This is… not good:
Victims Shot in South LA are up 742% compared to last year.
This tragic continuation of gun violence, primarily concentrated in our most disadvantaged neighborhoods, must stop.
Gang Interventionists are trying…but we must all work together to stop the violence—to save lives. pic.twitter.com/22hOj4wYiU
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 18, 2021
Shootings in South LA are up a staggering 234%, with South LA accounting for the majority (65%) of the shootings in the City of Los Angeles.
If you have any info on any of these shootings, please report it. You can remain anonymous at https://t.co/Ti3qvwVnwy. pic.twitter.com/5tCDaWXslZ
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 18, 2021
Only 16 days into 2021, and 130 firearms have been recovered in South LA, with 105 people arrested for possession of firearms & related crimes.
LAPD officers continue to work 24/7, upholding our motto, “to protect and to serve”. pic.twitter.com/DNXAlEJBFF
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 18, 2021
And yet those in Democrat-run cities keep voting for Democrats.
Who could have seen this coming? This is just so shocking and unexpected. https://t.co/MULnssHAjh
— Contriteship89 (@contriteship89) January 18, 2021
This is on the Newsom and Garcetti https://t.co/pg03Bf8RgU
— PaQman (@PaQman_42) January 18, 2021
It’s almost like defunding the police has a negative effect… https://t.co/Hrp4lPZiIF
— ShredderGirl (@ShredderBabe) January 18, 2021
Pelosi, Newsom, Garcetti, and Schiff are doing great things for L.A. and California. Democrat leadership at work. Stay in lockdown, schools refuse to open, vaccine available but not given, homicides on the rise. California is a shining light on how NOT to run a city and state.
— Iamtolazytosleep (@LeeroyStud) January 18, 2021
Need to hire more social workers to patrol?
— Brian (@BrianBfcrow) January 18, 2021
How is this possible with all the common sense gun safety laws in CA? https://t.co/kG251pB5k4
— Louis vil LeGun (@LouisvilleGun) January 18, 2021
Let’s also not forget the massive changes L.A. County’s new district attorney put into place. Way to go, Democrat “leadership.”