New Orleans officials see nearly 50% drop in homicides, 71% decrease in juvenile homicides, over 2 years

Michael Hecht, CEO of the Greater New Orleans, Inc., a nonprofit that aims to better the city's businesses, said that while major cities across the United States have generally seen a decrease in homicides, The Big Easy saw a drastic drop.

Michael Hecht, CEO of the Greater New Orleans, Inc. nonprofit that aims to better the city's businesses and overall quality of life, said that while major cities across the United States have generally seen a decrease in homicides between 2020 and now, The Big Easy saw a particularly drastic drop in violent crime.