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Eric Toney: “Milwaukee [is] on pace for its third straight murder record…”

Featuring: Eric Toney, Republican | Candidate for Attorney General of Wisconsin

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WMC Candidate Interview Series: Eric Toney

Published | Video Starts at 02:03

I think Milwaukee's got a good shot at breaking the record for the most murders in the year. What's causing that spike in crime and what can be done about it? Well, you're absolutely right. We're seeing Milwaukee [is] on pace for its third straight murder record [and] will likely surpass, sadly, 200 homicides this year. It's like a slow moving mass shooting going through Milwaukee. With over 20 children murdered already this year, just within the last week So, a 12 year old was shot and killed. (02:03–02:10)

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Asserts that Milwaukee is on track to surpass 200 homicides this year, marking a third consecutive record.

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