Murders And Manslaughters Drop 33 Percent In Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Murders and non-negligent manslaughters decreased 33 percent in Connecticut from 2015 to 2016, but the state saw a slight uptick in overall violent crime.
The FBI released new data from its Uniform Crime Reporting Program on Monday.
There were 78 murders and non-negligent manslaughters in Connecticut in 2016, down from 116 the year before. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says the 33 percent decrease was the largest in the country, which saw an 8.