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★ Today’s Pick — September 25
Number of people murdered in the City of St. Louis: 2007 - 138 murdered2006 - 129 murdered2003 - 73 murdered The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is the largest police department in the state. Even though one third of the City of St. Louis’ budget…
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