In the last five years, from 2004 through 2008, there were 47 murders in Wilmington.
The peak year was 2008, when 12 murders were committed.
The city saw a sharp decline in 2009, with three murders as of Dec. 9.
Here’s a breakdown of murders in the previous five years in Wilmington:
2008 -12
2007 – 10
2006 – 8
2005 – 8
2004 – 9
Source: Wilmington Police Department
Date posted: December 10, 2009
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