In 2016, San Antonio experienced a surge in homicides, including the death of Joseph Derrico, age 36, on April 2. His killing was part of a troubling trend that saw the city facing its deadliest year since 1995, with a total of 151 homicides reported. This represented a 61% increase from the previous year, which only had 94 homicides. The spike in violence included incidents driven by drug activity, domestic disputes, and spontaneous violence, all contributing to the overall rise in crime throug
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